Light Equipment Operator

This is a union position located at our Brockville facility.

Starting Wage: $25.99/hr.

Start time:
Mondays – Fridays; 9-6. Changes based on demand, though. Sometimes we will move to afternoons. Saturdays can also be scheduled.

Overtime is paid for more than 44 hours a week or 10 hours a day.

I. Job Summary

Operates one or two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to baler, wheel loader, or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Sorts and grades material.

Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.

Maintains inventory records.

Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.

Ensures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.

Coordinates flow of material.

Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.

Monitors and documents downtime.

Ensures 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
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $25.99 hourly. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. This position is for an existing vacancy.

V. Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Benefits. As well as Company match on RRSP, Tuition Reimbursement, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.