Recycling Equipment Operator I

Metro Waste Authority•Grimes, IA

4d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The recycling equipment operator operates forklifts, skid loaders, mini loaders, and commodity balers at the Metro Recycling Facility. Performs general maintenance of assigned equipment and general cleaning and organization to contribute to overall efficient operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Forklift Certification
First-Aid – CPR certified
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Prior equipment operating and mechanical experience

Responsibilities

Operates light equipment, including the secondary baler, forklifts, and mini end loaders.
Provides basic maintenance work, lubrication, and troubleshooting activities.
Acts as operator in training on medium equipment, including end loaders, the primary baler, and the recycling sorting equipment.
Serves as the back-up to the Recycling Equipment Operator II as needed.
Ensures quality bale production and notifies lead and/or supervisor of necessary sort line modifications.
Occasionally sorts recyclables and removes unacceptable material from the inbound recycling stream.
Sorts and transports salvage items to designated areas.
Transports bales of material and loads outbound semi-trailers.
Performs general maintenance checks and helps with equipment maintenance, services, cleaning, lubrication, diagnosis, and repair.
Communicates and maintains proper service and repair records.
Actively contributes to a positive safety-focused environment and culture.
Adheres to shop cleanliness, organizational systems and facility standard work procedures while maintaining a vision for continuous improvement.
Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.