Baling Machine Operator

Architect of the Capitol•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Architect of the Capitol, Senate Office Buildings, Client Services Division, Labor and Custodial Branch is seeking a reliable Baling Machine Operator. The operator sorts materials by recyclable grades, operates baling machines with capacities from one-half to one ton, and uses a forklift and/or crane to move completed bales onto flatbed trucks for transport. The position operates standard baling equipment, installs wrapping materials and banding wires, loads sorted materials into feed hoppers and compression chambers, and activates equipment sensors to compress, wrap, and band materials. The operator separates recyclables from non-recyclable items, operates conveyor belts, and transports recycling and trash trucks to dumping equipment. The role also includes completing shipping documents, coordinating with contractors, and assisting with loading and disposition of bales. The tour of duty is 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Occasional mandatory overtime on holidays and weekends may be required. Work takes place indoors or outdoors in potentially hot, damp, cold, dusty, dirty, and drafty areas, with constant exposure to dust, trash, and debris when loading and sorting materials. A dust mask is required. The job involves heavy physical effort, including bending, stooping, working in uncomfortable positions, lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds, and lifting and emptying trash trucks weighing more than 80 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to perform the work of a Baling Machine Operator without more than normal supervision.
Experience sorting materials by recyclable grades.
Experience operating baling machines with capacities of one-half to one-ton bales.
Experience using a forklift and/or crane to move completed bales and place them on flatbed trucks.
Ability to lift 80 pounds or more.
Must pass a drug test.
Resume and responses to application questions must demonstrate job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Must meet one of the stated eligibility categories for paid employment with the Architect of the Capitol.
Meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

Responsibilities

Sort materials by recyclable grades and separate recyclable materials from bottles, cans, plastics, and other non-recyclable materials.
Install wrapping materials and bale banding wires into the pressure chamber.
Load sorted materials into the feed hopper and sealed compression chambers.
Activate sensors and compress, wrap, and band materials together.
Operate conveyor belt switches to start, stop, and adjust belt speed.
Produce bales by recyclable grade to specified sizes and weights using baling machines with capacities of one-half to one ton.
Use a forklift and/or crane to move completed bales from baling machines and place them on flatbed trucks.
Move full recycling trucks weighing more than 80 pounds to the cart dumper and operate the lever to empty recyclable materials onto the conveyor belt.
Transport full recycling trucks weighing more than 80 pounds from buildings and corridors to the Hart loading dock for sorting.
Move trash trucks weighing more than 80 pounds to the trash cart dumper and operate the lever to empty trash into the trash compactor.
Complete shipping documents indicating recyclable grades.
Coordinate with contractors regarding disposition of materials at specified levels.
Assist contractors with loading and disposition of material bales.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance plans
Retirement system with investment options
Paid holidays
Paid sick and annual (vacation) leave
Life insurance
Incentive systems
Subsidized transportation
Training and development opportunities
Potential eligibility for the Student Loan Repayment Program
Potential credit toward a higher annual leave accrual rate based on qualifying prior service