Small Equipment Operator, Landfill

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Surprise, AZ

2d • $22 - $25

About The Position

Operates one or two pieces of equipment, including but not limited to a baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift, to transport or bind paper and other loose materials to facilitate handling. This safety-sensitive role works in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate must strictly comply with safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of previous work experience.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and grades material.
• Fills and operates the candensifier.
• Records materials or items received or distributed and marks materials with identifying information.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Ensures material is fed properly onto the conveyor and coordinates the flow of material.
• Starts the baler on time, reads its monitor, responds promptly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
• Monitors and documents downtime.
• Ensures safety around working areas and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Checks material quality before it is baled or shipped.
• Coordinates with the MRF Manager to determine what material needs to be baled or shipped.
• Performs routine maintenance and daily equipment inspections, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Keeps a supply of wire on hand for the baler.
• Operates a loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated areas.
• Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
• Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows using lifting devices.
• Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
• Moves material from the baler.
• Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
• Reads loading and unloading sheets and bills of lading.
• Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
• Inspects and grades wastepaper received at the plant.
• Ensures vehicle condition reports are completed properly as required by corporate guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
• Paid on-the-job training and established career progression.
• Dependent day care.
• Discounted stock options. Benefits may vary by site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed