Equipment Operator

Small Equipment Operator – WM

Shift: Monday‑Friday 3:30 am‑1:30 pm;
Saturdays required.

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We are stable, committed to growth, and investing in you with health benefits, 401K, and more.

Operates one or two pieces of equipment including baler, front‑end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.

• Sorts and grades material.
• Fills and operates candensifier.
• Records materials or items received or distributed and marks materials with identifying information.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
• Coordinates flow of material.
• Starts baler on time, monitors functions, reacts to prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
• Monitors and documents downtime.
• Insures safety around working areas.
• Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
• Coordinates with MRF Manager regarding material to be baled or shipped.
• Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
• Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
• Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
• Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
• Moves material from baler.
• Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
• Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
• Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
• Inspects and grades wastepaper received at plant.
• Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift Certified.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of previous work experience.

• Work in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines.

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $18.75.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability. Stock Purchase Plan and match on 401K. Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

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