Baler Operator

Shift: Monday‑Saturday (5 days a week), 3:00pm-1:00am

Responsible for monitoring material bunker levels and activating the conveyors and controls to bale sorted recyclable material.

• Performs daily inspection of equipment.
• Monitors levels of material in bunkers.
• Change baler settings for each commodity to be baled.
• Operate conveyors to bring materials from bunkers to baler.
• If facilities exist, perform QC on material as it is conveyed to the baler.
• Places materials in compression chamber of baling machine.
• Activate the controls of baler to compress and wire tie bales.
• Threads tie bands around bale and twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten bands.
• Opens compression chamber doors and removes bale from machine.
• Trucks bales to storage place, weighs bales, and records weight.
• Lines compression chamber of baling machine with paper, burlap, or other covering before baling.
• Sews or ties wrapping in place after baling, and stencils bales.
• Keeps accurate production records on bales produced.

• 0-6 months of relevant work experience.
• Required to undergo initial training and an annual training thereafter.
• Required to read and review operators manual prior to operation of equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

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.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Field:
This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran