Small Equipment Operator MRF
About The Position
Operates one or two pieces of equipment—including a baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift—to transport or bind paper and other loose materials for handling. The role involves sorting, grading, moving, loading, and unloading materials; operating and monitoring equipment; maintaining inventory and operating records; and keeping work areas safe and clean. The position operates both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may be required under government regulations and company policies.
Requirements
- At least 6 months of previous work experience.
- Forklift certification.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 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 material flow.
- Starts the baler on time, reads its monitor, responds promptly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
- Monitors and documents downtime.
- Maintains safety in work areas and complies with safety policies and procedures.
- Checks material quality before it is baled or shipped.
- Coordinates with the MRF Manager on material to be baled or shipped.
- Performs routine maintenance and daily equipment inspections, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Keeps a supply of wire available 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 equipment.
- Loads and 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 required load and unload tally sheets.
- Inspects and grades wastepaper received at the plant.
- Ensures vehicle condition reports are properly completed as required by corporate guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
- 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.
- Benefits may vary by site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
