Small Equipment Operator MRF - Benefits Day 1, PTO, 401K Match.
About The Position
The Small Equipment Operator 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 sorts, grades, inspects, and moves materials; supports baling and shipping; keeps inventory and shipment records; and performs routine equipment inspections and maintenance. The job operates both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring compliance with safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random 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.
- Forklift experience.
- Warehouse experience.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Sort and grade materials.
- Fill and operate a candensifier.
- Record received and distributed materials, identify materials, and maintain inventory records.
- Compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
- Ensure material is fed properly onto the conveyor and coordinate material flow.
- Start the baler on time, monitor its functions and alarms, and ensure proper operation.
- Monitor and document downtime.
- Maintain safety in work areas and comply with safety policies and procedures.
- Check material quality before baling or shipment.
- Coordinate with the MRF Manager about materials to be baled or shipped.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and daily inspections, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Maintain an adequate supply of baler wire.
- Operate loaders, forklifts, bobcats, or other equipment to move materials to designated areas.
- Keep surrounding work areas clean.
- Unload, tag, and stack materials in designated rows using lifting equipment.
- Load and unload materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
- Move material from the baler and dump containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
- Read loading and unloading sheets and bills of lading; complete required tally sheets.
- Inspect and grade wastepaper received at the plant.
- Ensure vehicle condition reports are completed as required by corporate guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Dependent day care.
- Education assistance and paid on-the-job training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
