MRF Baler Operator

GreenWaste Recovery LLC • San Jose, CA

1d • $29 • Onsite

About The Position

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees. We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged MRF Baler Operator to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 653 Charles St. in San Jose and limited job-related travel may be required. GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of MRF Baler Operator to provide support to one or more facilities. This role is responsible for packaging products which are used domestically and overseas. Quality is the highest priority in this role because the output is a snapshot of the processing effectiveness. They oversee pressures for products compacted to ensure max payload on freight.

Requirements

• Ability to distinguish between many types of material
• Ability to communicate clearly with the forklift operators, mechanics, and control room
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety
• Understand the limitations and capabilities of the baler
• Work in a high paced environment
• General Computer Skills
• LOTO training
• Forklift certified to move bales from the output
• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Responsibilities

• Requires attention to detail on equipment operation
• Understand the flow of material to be compacted
• Observe the quality of products as they are baled
• Clear off excess debris from baler to provide a safe working area and ensure proper function
• Fill out log sheet of bales generated by grade for inventory tracking
• Computer knowledge for equipment operation
• Follow job specific safety requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees