Small Equipment Operator MRF

WM•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At WM, we are committed to creating opportunities for our employees and their families. We strive to be a great place to work and grow a career, focusing on sustainability, people, growth, stability, and community. We offer a comprehensive compensation package and a supportive work environment. This role involves operating various pieces of equipment to handle and process materials in a recycling facility.

Requirements

6 months of previous work experience.
Forklift Certified

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
1 year of previous work experience.

Responsibilities

Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.
Sorts and grades material.
Fills and operates candensifier.
Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
Maintains inventory records.
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
Ensures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
Coordinates flow of material.
Starts baler on time, reads monitor, reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
Monitors and documents downtime.
Ensures safety around working areas.
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 such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
Moves material from baler.
Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.