Our success is due to our commitment to excellence! We are searching for entrepreneurial-spirited individuals who possess a winning attitude and a desire to succeed in a team environment. If you are driven by success, we would like to consider you to become a part of our team. Garick is a nationwide distributor and processor of sustainable natural resource products, headquartered in Cleveland, OH. We are an entreprenurial, growth company and we are quickly making a name for ourselves among some of the top companies in our industry. Our mission includes providing world-class service and communication to our customers, and providing our people with outstanding personal career growth opportunities. We need focused and outgoing individuals who can take a hands-on position to coordinate all aspects of the supply chain.

We're looking for a variety of characteristics in our team members. We're looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals with excellent communications skills and an affinity for working with people. Motivation to get the job done and the ability to make quick, precise decisions are also key characteristics of a member of our team! Since this is a team-based environment, you must also be able to work well in teams, in addition to working independently without much supervision. Finally, to bring everything together, we are striving to make the culture of Garick a fun and productive environment, and a place where your happiness depends not only on your success, but also the success of others. We encourage open communication and want every member of our team to feel comfortable making suggestions for improvements in work flow and culture!

How To Apply

Operation Positions:

Other Positions:

• Plan and set production goals by facility based on forecast and business needs
• Provide leadership and development to operational associates in order to provide adequate succession planning
• Interprets and enforces company safety and environmental policies
• Ensures environmental compliance with knowledge of local, state and federal regulations
• Directs all operational associates in execution of company objectives
• Control and minimize S/G/A expenses, fuel, and maintenance and capital expenditures
• Sets stretch objectives, distributes the workload appropriately, lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator
• Plan and facilitate strategic meetings and Standard Operating Procedure review meetings to monitor process execution and participation at all levels
• Actively seeking sales opportunities within local and regional markets from new and existing customers
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Procure supply and services for the facility

Requirements

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years experience in production or manufacturing management preferred.

• Responsible for operation of wood grinder and high loader including maintenance of machinery.
• Mixing and windrowing of compost or wood chips.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure that unacceptable materials are not accepted.
• Direct customer to proper dumping site.
• Take phone calls and answer questions about the operation of the site.
• Process products, load wood chips and compost onto customer vehicles using a front-end or high loader.
• Open the site up for operation. and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Operation of computer programs associated with sales and production documentation
• Other various duties as required.

• 3 (three) years minimum related duties and responsibilities highly desirable
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of heavy equipment, particularly front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, wood grinders and dump trucks highly desirable
• Previous experience dealing with public/customers
• Previous experience with wood grinder operation
• High School Education or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Smith Garden Products, a division of Garick LLC, is a major supplier to the horticultural, lawn, and garden industries with a diverse line of over 50 products. Smith Garden Products has a processing operation in Cumming, GA which bales and bags soil and mulch. Due to company growth this location has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Supervisor.

Reporting to the General Manager is responsible for the effective management and maintenance of the Cumming, GA equipment. This role will interact with Smith Garden Products suppliers, customers, employees and applicable government agencies

• Planning, coordinating and directing all equipment operation activities at assigned wood waste processing and composting facilities, including the facilities and equipment, for wood waste processing, waste and other agricultural and industrial derived organic waste and composting operations to ensure quality production and compliance with all federal and state environmental requirements. The Maintenance Supervisor is also responsible for the safety, training, and development of all fulltime, part time, and contingency staff, while on our Facility grounds.
• Manage the proactive maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy duty motorized general hauling, construction, and maintenance equipment that are utilized in the daily operation of the facilities. This position has the responsibility for overseeing the routine servicing, minor repairs and maintenance of all facility equipment. This responsibility includes supervising the operating condition of the equipment as well as insures all safety checks are performed prior to equipment being operated by reviewing and maintaining operator level maintenance check forms The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee that maintenance of the tools and equipment used for all assigned equipment. In addition the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe use of fuels in all the vehicles and equipment and insures their safe operation. The Maintenance Supervisor will insures all safety checks are performed regularly and that all vehicles/equipment are cleaned and maintained and are in proper working order daily.
• Ensures all maintenance staff follow safety practices in work methods and procedures; enforces proper safety procedures while working performing all duties as assigned; educates employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards that may be presented by their work environment.
• Evaluating the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance expectations and personal and professional development targets; with management approval, takes disciplinary action to correct or modify performance deficiencies, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, computer-controlled systems, and production machines and equipment while trying to stay within the facilities allotted maintenance budget
• Adjust and calibrate automated manufacturing equipment.
• Following a checklist, they may inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions. Maintenance and repair workers keep records of their work.
• Troubleshooting/diagnosing problems and determining the best way to correct them.
• May set up and/or operate plant production type of equipment at any time for the amount of time required to perform work of non-production nature necessary to the performance of maintenance duties such as saws, lift trucks, etc.
• Overall responsible for the plant's preventative maintenance (PM) plan - Perform routine preventive maintenance and ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, operate efficiently, and the physical condition does not deteriorate.
• Other responsibilities as assigned/required.

Qualifications:

• 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
• Bilingual English / Spanish a plus.
• Minimum of 1-3 years management/supervisory experience.
• 3 years experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty motorized power equipment, use of hand and power tools, light, medium and heavy equipment especially wood grinders, front end loaders, skid steer loaders and dump truck equipment. Experience with trough conveyors, flow bins and high-speed packaging equipment preferred
• Minimum basic electrical knowledge 480v 3ph to low voltage.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be action oriented and customer focused.
• Must be able to think independently and to use decision making skills to solve complex issues.
• Possibility of travel throughout the Atlanta area as needed to troubleshoot any issues within our locations or local affiliate companies

• Responsible for operation of wood grinder and high loader including maintenance of machinery.
• Mixing and windrowing of compost or wood chips.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure that unacceptable materials are not accepted.
• Direct customer to proper dumping site.
• Take phone calls and answer questions about the operation of the site.
• Process products, load wood chips and compost onto customer vehicles using a front-end or high loader.
• Open the site up for operation. and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Operation of computer programs associated with sales and production documentation
• Other various duties as required.

• 3 (three) years minimum related duties and responsibilities highly desirable
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of heavy equipment, particularly front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, wood grinders and dump trucks highly desirable
• Previous experience dealing with public/customers
• Previous experience with wood grinder operation
• High School Education or GED equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Incumbents of this class are responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all operations activities at assigned wood waste processing and composting facilities, including the facilities and equipment, for wood waste processing, animal waste and other agricultural and industrial derived organic waste and composting operations to ensure compliance with all federal and state environmental requirements. Responsibilities and assignments are broad in scope and require substantial independent judgment on issues which are complex, interpretive and evaluative in nature. The work of this class involves significant accountability and independent decision-making responsibilities.

Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of a variety of light, medium and heavy duty motorized general hauling, construction, and maintenance equipment utilized in the operation of the assigned facilities. Performs routing servicing, minor repairs and maintenance of the Facility's equipment. Checks condition of equipment; performs operations and safety check prior to using equipment; maintains tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment; fuels vehicles/equipment; inspects and performs safety checks on vehicles/equipment; cleans vehicles/equipment. Trains and instructs personnel in the safe operation of light- and medium-duty motorized equipment.

Responsible for carrying out the safety program for the facility; ensures subordinates follow safety practices in work methods and procedures; enforces proper safety procedures while working in dangerous situations; educates employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work environment. Evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets for assigned staff; with management approval, takes disciplinary action to correct performance deficiencies, in accordance with personnel rules, policies and contract provisions.

Acts in a Supervisory capacity at the Organic Recycling Facility, Composting Facility, Wood Waste Processing Facility or similar Facility, which includes assigning tasks, recruiting and training other staff Collect fees from customers for disposal of yard waste. Responsible for operation of wood grinder, wheel loader and other heavy equipment including maintenance of machinery. Mixing and windrowing of compost or wood chips. Inspect incoming loads to ensure unacceptable materials are not accepted.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for all regulatory compliance and emergency response coordination and implementation on site.
• Take phone calls and answer questions about the operation of the site.
• Keep an accurate accounting of loads and revenue throughout the day and fill out daily work record. Tally receipts and cash to make sure that they balance.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records, logs and reports.
• Process products, load wood chips and compost onto customer vehicles using a front-end or high loader.
• Open the site up for daily operation. and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from staff and members of the public.
• Researches new methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application.
• Develops, reviews and updates written maintenance instructions and schedules.
• Reads, interprets and works from rough sketches, diagrams and blueprints.
• Orders parts, tools, materials and supplies.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Updates written manuals and instructions.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Must train for fire response and respond to fires.
• May be required to obtain a weigh masters license and operate a truck scale
• Other various duties as required.

• 3-5 (three to five) years minimum related duties and responsibilities in a management capacity
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty motorized power equipment, use of hand and power tools, light, medium and heavy equipment, particularly wood grinders, front-end loaders, skid steer loaders and dump trucks equipment associated with construction, manufacturing facility maintenance or production, mechanical, electrical or building trades or the equivalent of training and experience.
• Previous experience dealing with public/customers
• Previous experience with wood grinder operation
• 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
• Valid Arizona Class B CDL Drivers License ( with excellent driving record)

Ability to:
Plan, organize, supervise, assign, inspect and evaluate the work of others; motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development; analyze complex facilities maintenance problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action; develop and implement work standards; read and interpret drawings, specifications and manuals; prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials; exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; handle stress in a professional manner; coordinate work assignments with other departments; evaluate alternative approaches to issues, project consequences of proposed actions and adopt effective solutions in support of goals; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; perform basic mathematical computation; properly and safely operate light- and medium-duty motorized vehicles and equipment, including; front-end or wheel loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, mobile cranes, pickup trucks, skip loaders, wood grinders, screeners, water trucks and other light, medium and heavy duty motorized equipment associated with the operation of the Facility.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Responsible for operation of tub or horizontal grinder, excavator, and loader including the daily and preventative maintenance of all machinery.
• Responsible for managing team on site who may be operating other pieces of equipment.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure that unacceptable materials are not accepted.
• Direct customer to proper dumping site.
• Open the site up for operation and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Other various duties as required.

• Accompanying mobile grinding units and other pieces of equipment to various customer and operation locations in the Carolinas and potentially throughout the United States.

• 5 (five) years minimum experience with tub and horizontal grinders including the operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting.
• 3 (three) years minimum related duties and responsibilities highly desirable
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of heavy equipment, particularly front-end loaders, excavators, and heavy duty trucks highly desirable
• High School Education or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely.
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Responsible for operation of tub or horizontal grinder, excavator, and loader including the daily and preventative maintenance of all machinery.
• Responsible for managing team on site who may be operating other pieces of equipment.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure that unacceptable materials are not accepted.
• Direct customer to proper dumping site.
• Open the site up for operation and secure the area at appropriate times.
• Police the area to make sure that it is free of loose trash and debris.
• Other various duties as required.

• Accompanying mobile grinding units and other pieces of equipment to various customer and operation locations in the Carolinas and potentially throughout the United States.

• 5 (five) years minimum experience with tub and horizontal grinders including the operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting.
• 3 (three) years minimum related duties and responsibilities highly desirable
• 3 (three) years minimum experience in the operation of heavy equipment, particularly front-end loaders, excavators, and heavy duty trucks highly desirable
• High School Education or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely.
• Visually inspect vehicles and the site.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Always provide customers with timely, courteous service.
• Responsible for driving recycling waste hauler on specified routes
• Manually collect organic food waste and transport material to appropriate disposal sites.
• Hours for this position will be flexible.
• Need to keep a daily log for short haul operations.

• Class B CDL
• 2 years of recent CDL driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug test
• Experience with roll-off, hydraulics and wet lines
• Being familiar with city of Cleveland and surrounding suburbs for driving routes.

• Mack GU813, manual 10 speed with 60,000 lbs Galbreath Cable Roll-Off

• Palletized freight
• Load at our packaging facilities in:
• • South Charleston, OH
  • Cumming, GA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • New Milford, CT
  • Brooklet, GA
  • Livingston, TX
  • Fertile, IA
  • Cave City, KY
  • Lakeville, MN
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Pacific Junction, IA
  • Virgil, IL
  • LaPorte, IN
• Deliver within 200 mile radius
• Many Loads Available (January through June)

Call Garick Corporation
216-581-6597
E-mail: truckers@garick.com