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Element Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri!

_The starting pay is a rate between $26.60 - $28.80 per hour,_ _depending on the department._

Working C or D (night) shift? Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour.

Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more!

Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high-quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

A Recycling Smelter Operator is generally responsible for operating equipment and performing tasks at the direction of the supervisor or senior operator, with other team members on an assigned shift. The operator is also responsible for performing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Work may be performed in Blast Furnace, Casting, or Breaker departments.

Additional bonus opportunities available!

Eligible for 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period - 6 additional holidays during the calendar year.

_Apply online or text recyclingjobs to 678-506-7168 to begin your pre-screening process!_

Element offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:

+ Weekly pay

+ 401(k) with Company Match

+ Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield

+ Dental coverage through Cigna

+ Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees

+ Paid Time Off

+ Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

Responsibilities

The duties assigned to an Operator may vary with the area assigned. Specific duties are described in operating instructions for each area or piece of equipment. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

+ Load and operate high-speed blenders

+ Operate blending/milling equipment

+ Operate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervals

+ Empty smelter.

+ Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities

+ Operate a fork and/or lift truck

+ Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

+ Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor.

+ Work with minimal supervision

+ Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner

+ Clean and lubricate all equipment

+ Maintain good housekeeping

+ May be required to relieve other Operations

+ Any other miscellaneous duties

Qualifications

+ Able to operate equipment basic power and hand tools and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift, man-lift, etc.

+ Must have valid forklift certification or demonstrated experience operating a forklift.

+ Able to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations.

+ Comprehend and apply basic math skills e.g. addition, subtraction, etc.

+ Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator

+ Regular attendance is a requirement for this position.

+ Must be able to lift, bend, reach and twist with loads for periods of time. Throughout the day, actual lifting may be from 15 to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis.

PREFERRED:

+ Recycling, smelting, metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience (manufacturing, factory)

+ Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes, e.g. throughput, valves, and electrical and understanding units of measurement e.g. psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.

+ High School and or technical/vocational training

+ Heavy equipment such as a dover, forklift, etc. preferred but we train!

Element Resources encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

EEO Statement

Element Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Element Resources(elementrellc.com) is one of the nation's largest secondary recyclers of lead batteries used to power Transportation and Industrial market applications. With recycling plants located in Canon Hollow, Missouri, and Muncie, Indiana, Element Resources is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible way to ensure more than 16 million lead batteries are safely recycled each year, contributing the sustainability of the lead battery industry.

Job Locations _MO-Forest City_

Requisition ID _2026-5818_

Category (For Candidate Searching Only) _Recycling - Operations_

Position Type _Regular Fulltime_

Location : Address _25102 Liberty Rd._

_Location : Postal Code_ _64451_

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