Baler Operator

Interstate Waste Services•Danbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT is looking for an experienced Baler Operator. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays required. The role offers a full union benefit package and an early start time. The salary range is $22.00 to $26.00 per hour. Interstate Waste Services is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets, with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is dedicated to delivering high-quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing the safety of its employees, customers, and communities. The company serves a diverse range of industrial, medical, and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown through acquisitions, integrating many family-owned businesses into its team, and prides itself on combining the resources of a large company with the values of a family-run business.

Requirements

Must be able to lift to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
Must be 18 years of age.
Required to read and review operators manual prior to operation of equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate baling equipment to compress, bind, and package materials into bales.
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the baler.
Monitor the flow of materials and ensure they are loaded correctly into the baler.
Perform basic adjustments and preventative maintenance to ensure the machine is in good working order.
Observe meters during operation and make adjustments to ensure bales meet quality and safety standards.
Perform daily inspections of equipment.
Monitor levels of material in bunkers.
Change baler settings for each commodity to be baled.
Operate conveyors to bring materials from bunkers to baler.
Activate the controls of the baler to compress and wire tie bales.
Transport bales to storage, weigh bales, and record weight.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly.
Keep accurate production records on bales produced.
Follow safety regulations and report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.