****About Clean the World

At Clean the World, we believe business can and should be a force for good. Our mission is to reduce waste, protect the planet, and improve lives through sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

Through our global operations, we recycle, redistribute, and repurpose hygiene and hospitality products, helping to save lives, reduce waste, and protect our planet. With over a decade of measurable impact, we continue to innovate solutions that align environmental responsibility with business growth.

Our Values: Clean the World Genome

Our people are united by shared values that define how we work and lead:

• Boldly Ask Why: We challenge convention to create progress.
• Driven by Purpose: Our mission drives our growth.
• Grit Gets It Done: We persevere, adapt, and execute with excellence.
• CARES: Compassion, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Resilience, Excellence, Sustainability.

We don’t just talk about impact — we deliver it, every day.

Why Join Us

When you join Clean the World, you join a global community of innovators, dreamers, and doers united by purpose. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work with a division that directly drives global growth and sustainability.
• Be part of an award-winning organization recognized for innovation and social good.
• Collaborate with a passionate, mission driven team making a measurable impact every day.
• Thrive in a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and results.

Role

Machine Operator Recycling is responsible for operating and maintaining Clean the World’s soap and plastic recycling lines. This role ensures continuous, efficient, and safe production by operating shredders, dewatering presses, mixers, plodders, cutters, and stampers used in the recycling and reforming of collected materials. The operator will be cross trained across both the soap and plastic recycling processes to maximize production output, ensure product quality, and maintain machine reliability.

Key responsibilities (not limited to)

Soap Recycling Line

· Operate soap recycling equipment including mixers, refiners/plodders, cutters, and stamping machines.

· Monitor feedstock consistency and adjust machine settings for optimal throughput and bar quality.

· Inspect and maintain soap recycling machinery, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency.

· Troubleshoot production issues and perform minor repairs or adjustments as needed.

· Maintain accurate production logs and follow daily batch production schedules.

· Adhere to quality control and safety procedures during all stages of soap reformation.

Plastic Recycling Line

· Operate industrial shredders and dewatering screw presses to process collected plastic bottles and containers.

· Monitor feed material for contamination and ensure consistent flow through the system.

· Adjust machine parameters to achieve optimal liquid removal and throughput.

· Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance to ensure reliable operation.

· Record output metrics, moisture levels, and system performance data.

· Ensure proper handling and staging of processed plastic for downstream recycling partners.

Qualifications ****

Education:

• High school diploma / GED

Experience :

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, recycling, or processing environment.
• Experience operating extruders, plodders, shredders, or other continuous-feed processing equipment.
• Identify and correct machine performance issues.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance, part replacement, and minor repairs.
• Understanding of production safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production goals while maintaining product quality.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments with heat, noise, and moving equipment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to cross-train and operate both soap and plastic recycling lines as needed.