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You will operate heavy machinery, manage material sorting, and help maintain strict safety and environmental standards.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* *Material Processing:* Sort, inspect, and process incoming materials and warehoused byproducts following standard operating procedures and environmental guidelines.\n* *Equipment Operation:* Safely operate, monitor, and perform basic routine maintenance on industrial machinery, including forklifts, loaders, shakers, conveyors, grinders, shredders, and mixers.\n* *Safety & Compliance:* Enforce strict safety protocols, environmental regulations, and mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (including full-face respirator protocols where required).\n* *Material Handling & Staging:* Assist with the safe receipt, staging, and internal transport of regulated and non-regulated materials.\n* *Facility Maintenance:* Inspect equipment for operational hazards or malfunctions before use; keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.\n* Perform additional operational duties as assigned by leadership.\n\n*Qualifications & Requirements*\n\n* *Education:* High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.\n* *Experience:* 1+ years of experience in materials processing, industrial manufacturing, or solid waste handling preferred.\n* *Equipment Experience:* Proven experience operating heavy equipment and powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, front-end loaders).\n* *Reliability:* Ability to reliably commute to the work location.\n\n*Physical Requirements & Working Conditions*\n\n* *Physical Stamina:* Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, or kneel for extended periods, and lift 35+ lbs unassisted on a regular basis.\n* *PPE Capability:* Comfort and ability to tolerate wearing full-body PPE and a full-face respirator during shift assignments.\n* *Environment:* Ability to work safely in varied environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures, elevated noise levels, and strong odors typical of material handling.\n\n*Core Competencies & Skills*\n\n* *Safety First:* Strong situational awareness in dynamic, high-volume industrial environments.\n* *Team Player:* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.\n* *Detail-Oriented:* Strong verbal and written communication skills with focus on procedural compliance and reading technical documentation.\n\n*Why Join Us?*\n\n* *Competitive Pay & Perks:* Direct weekly pay, strong overtime earning potential, and performance bonuses.\n* *Solid Benefits:* Medical, dental, and vision packages plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.\n* *Time Off & Support:* Accrued vacation, paid major holidays, and tailored wellness and gear allowances.\n* *Career Advancement:* Paid on-the-job training, safety certifications, and a commitment to promoting from within.\n* *Local Impact:* Make a real environmental difference in a safety-first company that actively supports our local community.\n\nPay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours: 36.0 – 50.0 per week\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* AD&D insurance\n* Dental insurance\n* Disability insurance\n* Health insurance\n* Health savings account\n* Life insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Parental leave\n* Referral program\n* Safety equipment provided\n* Vision insurance\n* Wellness program\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Inserv","rawCompany":"inserv","city":"Lawton","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-11T11:25:33.715Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.04","title":"Recycling and Reclamation Workers","slug":"recycling-and-reclamation-workers"},{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7199.00","title":"Material Moving Workers, All Other","slug":"material-moving-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"562920","title":"Materials Recovery Facilities","slug":"materials-recovery-facilities"},{"code":"423930","title":"Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"recyclable-material-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"327992","title":"Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing","slug":"ground-or-treated-mineral-and-earth-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials Processor I","description":"*About the Role*\n\nAre you looking for a stable, hands-on role in industrial manufacturing and environmental sustainability? 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