Small Equipment Operator, Afternoon Shift, Monday-Saturday

Waste Management • Houston, TX

95d • $17

About The Position

This position consists of 50% physical labor and 50% operating forklift. Forklift experience is required. Experience with loading and unloading trailer trucks is a strong plus. The job involves operating several equipment types including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, can densifier, or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials. The individual must be cross-trained and multi-functional on several equipment types. The role includes sorting and grading material, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring safety around working areas.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of previous work experience.
• Forklift Certified.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and grades material.
• Fills and operates can densifier.
• Records materials or items received or distributed and marks materials with identifying information.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
• Coordinates flow of material.
• Starts baler up on time and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms.
• Monitors and documents downtime.
• Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
• Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
• Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment.
• Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
• Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
• Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
• Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
• Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed