Job Description
About Us:
Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.
Job Summary:
The Rasper Operator is responsible for supporting the operations and maintenance of production equipment to efficiently produce raw feedstock for granulation and clean steel. This role is key to optimizing equipment performance through proactive maintenance and operational support. The Rasper will communicate and coordinate scheduled maintenance and repairs to ensure minimal production downtime and maximum safety.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Comply with all company safety policies and procedures
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and operational difficulties
- Assist with scheduled maintenance activities and support proactive maintenance efforts
- Load feed hoppers and move finished or staged products using forklifts
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area
- Keep equipment clean and orderly, following all prescribed safety regulations
- Perform daily housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe work environment
- Communicate effectively and confidently across all levels of the organization
- Make sure you are filling out company documents as neededEOS (Daily)
- Firewatch (Daily)
- Maintenance Call in Sheet (As Needed)
- Shift hand off (Daily)
Make sure you and the crew are following all policies and procedures including (LOTO and (PPE) Make sure both TGs are running over 80%Minimize downtime on the RaptorNotify any mechanical issues to maintenance and reliefMake sure Steel trailers are filled properly and moved safelyNever leave machine unsupervised
No tires are under conveyor belt or in front of conveyor
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities:- Must have strong forklift skills
- Heavy Equipment experience
- Yard Holster Experience (Entry-mid level. We can train)
- Strong mechanical aptitude in a production environment.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.
- Capable of effective and confident communication across teams.
- Ability to operate forklifts and related equipment safely.
- Physical ability to walk, sit, lift, push, pull, turn, and climb as necessary for job tasks.
- Ability to maintain focus on safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceEEO Statement: Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hours/ DaysWeek 1 Mon-Wed 7am-7pmWeek 2 Mon - Thurs 7am-7pm
