Small Equipment Operator, MRF
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 involves sorting and grading material, supporting conveyor and baler operations, tracking material and equipment activity, and moving, loading, and unloading materials. The operator performs routine equipment maintenance and inspections, keeps work areas clean, and complies with safety policies. This safety-sensitive role operates both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing 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.
- 1 year of previous work experience.
Responsibilities
- Sort and grade material.
- Fill and operate the candensifier.
- Record materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
- 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, read its monitor, respond quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensure proper operation.
- Monitor and document downtime.
- Ensure safety around work areas and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
- Check material quality before it is baled or shipped.
- Coordinate with the MRF Manager to determine what material needs to be baled or shipped.
- Perform routine maintenance and daily equipment inspections, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Keep wire supplies available for the baler.
- Operate a loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated areas.
- Keep surrounding work areas clean.
- Unload, tag, and stack material in proper rows using lifting devices.
- Load and unload materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
- Move material from the baler.
- Dump containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
- Read loading and unloading sheets and bills of lading.
- Complete required load and unload tally sheets.
- Inspect and grade wastepaper received at the plant.
- Ensure vehicle condition reports are completed properly as required by corporate guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and 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.
- Established career progression.
- Dependent day care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
