Small Equipment Operator, MRF
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 for handling. The role involves sorting and grading materials, operating and monitoring equipment, coordinating material flow, maintaining records, and moving, loading, and unloading materials. The position works both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Employment may include 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 material flow.
- Starts the baler on time, reads its monitor, responds to prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
- Monitors and documents downtime.
- Maintains 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 inspections on equipment, 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 necessary 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan and discounted stock options.
- Company matching on a 401(k).
- Dependent day care assistance.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Education assistance program and paid on-the-job training.
- Career progression opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
