Equipment Operator MRF

Job Summary

Operates one or two pieces of equipment, 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.

• 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 displays functions of baler, reacts quickly to machine 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 to determine material that 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 lading.
• 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.

• Minimum of 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift certification.

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

• Job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.