Baler Operator MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Spokane, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring material bunker levels and activating the conveyors and controls to bale sorted recyclable material. This role operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. The expected base pay wage for this on-site position is $21.00/hr. This wage 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.

Requirements

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.
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

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.