Small Equipment Operator MRF

About the Role

In this role you will sort and grade material, operate compactors, record and label inbound and outbound items, maintain accurate inventory records, and coordinate material flow with the MRF manager. You’ll also monitor baler performance, document downtime, ensure safety protocols, and perform routine equipment maintenance such as lubrication, fueling and cleaning. • Operate baler, front‑end loader, bobcat, compactor, or forklift to transport and bind materials. • Sort and grade incoming material. • Fill and operate compactors. • Record and label received or shipped items; maintain inventory records. • Compile customer worksheets or tickets and ensure proper material feeding onto conveyors. • Coordinate material flow with the MRF manager. • Start baler, monitor functions, respond to alarms, and document downtime. • Perform routine equipment maintenance (lubrication, fueling, cleaning) and keep wire supplies stocked. • Load and unload trailers, railcars, and containers; move material to designated areas. • Keep work areas clean and ensure safety around equipment. • Inspect and grade wastepaper; complete load/unload tally sheets. • Complete vehicle condition reports per corporate guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸baler operation
• ▸compactor operation
• ▸material sorting
• ▸inventory recording
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸flow coordination

What You Bring

The position requires at least six months of related experience and a valid forklift certification; a high school diploma or GED and one year of experience are preferred. Physical demands include operating both office and plant equipment, lifting, and moving materials in a mixed environment. • Minimum 6 months related work experience. • Forklift certification required. • High school diploma or GED preferred. • One year additional experience preferred.

Requirements

• ▸6 months
• ▸forklift
• ▸high school
• ▸1 year
• ▸lifting

Benefits

The position pays $20 per hour and follows a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule beginning at 8:00 a.m. Operators are responsible for running one or two pieces of equipment such as balers, front‑end loaders, bobcats, compactors or forklifts to move and bind paper and other loose materials. WM emphasizes that a job here is more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The company promotes stability, continual growth through education assistance, and invests in comprehensive benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, stock purchase options, and dependent daycare. Employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays and personal days, as well as accrued paid time off in accordance with state law. • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage. • 401(k) plan with company match. • Stock purchase plan with discounted options. • Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and accrued PTO. • Dependent daycare assistance and annual education assistance benefit.

Work Environment

Onsite