Recycling Heavy Equipment Operator

Operate loaders and material handlers in an industrial recycling facility, transferring bulk recyclables while managing payload distribution and quality control.

This Heavy Equipment Operator position focuses on loading paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals into open-top trailers. You will monitor trailer axles, inspect materials for contaminants, and maintain equipment readiness. Work occurs indoors and outdoors with noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

• Operate loaders and material handlers for recyclable material transfer
• Distribute payloads evenly across trailer axles
• Inspect recyclables for contaminants and non-recyclable debris
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections
• Keep loading zones, ramps, and staging areas clear

• One to two years operating heavy equipment
• Experience with skid steers, wheel loaders, excavators, or handlers
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift fifty pounds and climb ladders

Apply heavy equipment experience, payload awareness, and recycling material inspection skills across demanding loading operations.