Recycling Operator

Novelis Guthrie Manufacturing Facility • Full-time • Guthrie, Kentucky, United States • $54.31k / year • 1w ago

Position Overview

Novelis is the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, producing an estimated 19 percent of the world's flat-rolled aluminum products. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 14,650 employees in 33 operating facilities on four continents and is investing close to $1.5 billion in global rolling and recycling expansions to meet the growing demand for our premium product.

Position Overview:

Novelis - Guthrie, KY, we are seeking an Operations Technician-Recycle to join our recently announced expansion/greenfield start-up Recycle in Guthrie, KY., with a desire to combine their skills with our capabilities to contribute to our continued success! Starting pay is $26.15.

Normal Work Schedule:

While shift schedules may vary, Operations Technicians on shift will work rotating 12-hour shifts that alternate between days/nights throughout the month. Our current shift model is a 2,2,3 rotation that allows for every other weekend off and time off throughout the week to allow for a better work/life balance. Paid overtime can be on a volunteer basis or scheduled depending on business needs.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Complete work in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
Recognize and mitigate safety risks in all aspects of the job and effectively communicate about risks and exposures to others.
Monitor instrumentation and control devices.
Make product and process decisions based on graphical and statistical analysis.
Practice good housekeeping.
Work on assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
Find opportunities for continuous improvement and suggest new ideas.
Learn and grow in a team environment.
Mentor other Operators.
Use email to communicate effectively across departments and locations.
Give and receive feedback openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Qualifications:

Completed High School or have a GED. Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
Have a proven foundation and value for safety. Our priority is ensuring all our employees get home safely every day.
Have a minimum of four years of work history/experience.
Have the ability and desire to work in and participate in a team environment.
Can demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Have a working knowledge of software applications, email, etc.
Functional Capacity Requirements:

Working in heat >80° and cold < 60°
Lifting to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Climbing stairs and ladders.
Bending, twisting, kneeling, sometimes in close quarters.
Flexibility to work 12-hours shifts in a 24/7 environment.
Must meet minimum requirements for overhead crane/mobile equipment operation including annual physical and vision exams.

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family's well-being:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health savings accounts - Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) an Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off 401(k) savings plan with company match
Retirement savings plans - medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training, are without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Location:

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwestern Kentucky, Guthrie resides along the Tennessee border. From stagecoaches to railroads, Guthrie has played an essential part in transportation from the 1820s through today because of its central location to major cities. The city of Guthrie says it's "a place where friends are always welcome. A place in this beautiful Commonwealth we are proud to call home." Novelis is proud to call Guthrie part of the family. This greenfield site will feature state-of-the-art equipment to recycle aluminum for future cars, trucks, SUVs, and beverage cans.

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Location Profile

Novelis' Guthrie facility is located in Guthrie Kentucky approximately 30 minutes from the Tennessee state line near Clarksville Tennessee and Hopkinsville Kentucky. As Novelis' newest facility Guthrie will house a heat treatment and pretreatment line that will serve the North American automotive market and employ 125 residents. In addition to hunting fishing and hiking residents enjoy the Guthrie Transportation Museum which is the hub of the city's renewal efforts. The Guthrie team enjoys partnerships with Hopkinsville Community College Todd County High School Guthrie Fire Department and several local Rotary Clubs. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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