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Senior, Equipment Operator

Job in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listing for: WM (Waste Management)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 USD Hourly USD 24.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior, Small Equipment Operator

Pay Range: $24

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-4:00pm

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow:

Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First:

The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth :

Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable:

From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family:

At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You:
  • Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
I.

Job Summary

Operates several equipment types including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling by performing the following duties.

II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Must be cross-trained and multi-functional on several equipment types including baler, loader, bobcat, candensifier, forklift, etc.
  • 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 up on time, reads monitor which displays functions of baler and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensure 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 to see what material needs 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 that is 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.
III. Qualifications

A.

Required Qualifications
  • 3 years of previous work experience.
  • Manufacturing Forklift Certification Upon Hire
B.

Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
IV.

Physical Requirements

Field:
This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weath

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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