Solid Fuels Operator

Summit Materials - Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Buffalo, NY

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

The prime objective of the Solid Fuel Operator is to safely receive, prepare and feed consistent and high-quality fuel material to the Cement Kiln in support of the cement manufacturing process. The Solid Fuels Operator supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, prepare, and feed materials consistently at a rate up to 13 tons/hour.
• Operates mobile equipment.
• Operates production equipment.
• Operates housekeeping tools (shovels, brooms, squeegees, scrapers, etc.)
• Operates maintenance tools (hand tools, power tools, rigging, etc.)
• Monitors equipment to ensure continuous operations, troubleshoots problems, investigates failures, and takes correct action.
• Strictly adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for inspecting both mobile and production equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Conducts operating and minor maintenance on equipment and assists the maintenance crew in significant repairs.
• Responds to all incoming communications via phone, radio and other verbal inputs are taken care of appropriately.
• Maintains good housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Other duties may be required and will be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience operating mobile equipment.
• Experience operating production equipment.
• Computer literacy.
• Self-starter, driven and motivated to learn and improve.
• Must be a team player.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, while building rapport with team members, customers, and external agencies.
• High level of integrity and commitment to comply with all applicable federal / state / industry compliance, record keeping, regulations and standards.
• Able to work overtime, 12 hour rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Optional