Small Equipment Operator, Landfill

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

1d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Small Equipment Operator operates one or two pieces of equipment, including equipment such as a baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift, to transport or bind paper and other loose materials for handling. The position sorts and grades materials, supports baling and shipping operations, moves and handles materials, and performs routine equipment maintenance and inspections. The role works in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols. Employment may involve 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.
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 to 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 equipment maintenance and daily 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 equipment.
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 required load and unload tally sheets.
Inspects and grades wastepaper received at the plant.
Ensures vehicle condition reports are completed as required by corporate guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.