Position Purpose:
Process specialty feed streams that are unable to be processed in any other part of the facility in the natural state in which they were received. Feed drums, totes, and cylinders to the incinerator through direct inject nozzles to the kiln and secondary combustion chamber (SCC). Document and further code items that have been fed through the specialty feed boxes for final destruction and tracking.
Primary Duties/responsibilities:
- Fills in Material Handler position as needed.
- Operates multiple forms of rolling stock equipment such as: Forklifts, man lifts, 80BBL tanker, 130BBL tanker, etc..
- Ensure all paperwork and transfer logs are done properly and communicated to affected departments.
- Maintain “Hot Sumps” in your areas
- Complete daily documented rounds and inspections on all pieces of equipment for the specialty feed boxes such as:
- Box seals, windows, gloves, roller conveyors, pumps, vent fans, valves, feed nozzles, forklifts, fires systems, monitoring sensors, and feed wands
- Pull drums, totes, and cylinders from storage and stage for feeding and then return them to the approved locations when done
- Document all stages of the waste feeding process via electronic log, handheld scanners, and manual labeling
- Load roller conveyors and boxes with forklift and feed material through designated wands, manifolds, or specialized fittings
- Coordinate with Supervision and Incinerator Operators for changes in feed streams and time sensitive materials
- Maintain high level of housekeeping and ownership of the specialty feed box areas
- Report any spills or emergency situations to supervision and site Emergency Coordinators immediately and assist with remediation efforts and situational response
- Use hand tools to assist with daily tasks and container opening. These tools may include:
- Channel Locks, pipe wrench, air chisels, bung wrenches, screw drivers, and pneumatic cutters
- Assist Incineration unit with the ash and deslagging process on a weekly basis which includes loading and or shooting of SCC slag and discharging Powershots into the kiln disengaging chamber
- Other duties as assigned.