Small Equipment Operator

About the Role

The role operates one or two pieces of equipment such as a baler, front‑end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift to transport or bind paper and other loose materials for handling. • Sort and grade material. • Fill and operate candensifier. • Record received or distributed materials and mark with identifying information. • Maintain inventory records. • Compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. • Ensure material is fed properly onto conveyor. • Coordinate flow of material. • Start baler on time, monitor functions, respond to prompts and alarms, and ensure proper operation. • Monitor and document downtime. • Ensure safety around work areas. • Check quality of material before baling or shipping. • Coordinate with MRF Manager on material to be baled or shipped. • Perform routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. • Keep supply of wire on hand for baler. • Operate loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area. • Keep surrounding work areas clean. • Unload, tag, and stack material in proper rows using lifting device. • Load or unload materials into or out of trailers and railcars. • Move material from baler. • Dump containers, bins, and gaylords of materials. • Read loading, unloading sheets and bills of lading. • Complete necessary load and unload tally sheets. • Inspect and grade wastepaper received at plant. • Ensure vehicle condition reports are filled out per corporate guidelines. • Comply with all safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸baler operation
• ▸equipment operation
• ▸material sorting
• ▸inventory management
• ▸load unload
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

This position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for air travel or access to federal property. • Required: 6 months of previous work experience. • Required: Forklift certified. • Preferred: High school diploma or GED. • Preferred: 1 year of previous work experience.

Requirements

• ▸forklift
• ▸6 months
• ▸1 year
• ▸high school
• ▸ged
• ▸real id

Benefits

Shift: Monday‑Friday, 6 am‑4:30 pm. The value of a WM job goes beyond a paycheck; it provides opportunities for you and your family. Our WM team is stable, performing essential and meaningful work every day. We invest in you with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, discounted stock options, dependent day‑care, and an annual education assistance benefit. • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage. • Stock purchase plan and company match on 401(k). • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

Onsite