Transfer Station Loader/Operator

GFL Environmental • Hartland, WI

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About The Position

Assist in ensuring the safe, timely, and professional day-to-day operation of the transfer station, including directing incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas. This requisition is intended to build a talent pipeline; candidates may not receive an immediate response, and hiring is based on need.

The role includes opening and closing the facility, overseeing station operations in management’s absence, maintaining facility cleanliness, coordinating truck dumping areas and trailer switching, meeting loading schedules, and operating and maintaining site equipment. The employee is responsible for following safety requirements, completing inspections and other documentation, attending required meetings, and complying with applicable laws and company directives.

Requirements

• Previous heavy equipment experience in a high-demand role.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, brief correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write basic correspondence.
• Effective communication skills for one-on-one and small-group interactions with customers, clients, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and hand/finger use.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• SWANA Transfer Worker Certification preferred within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the facility according to scheduled hours.
• Oversee and manage the Transfer Station in the absence of management.
• Oversee facility housekeeping and maintenance, keep public areas clean, follow facility cleaning schedules, and clear trash from the floor daily.
• Safely direct incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
• Oversee the scheduling of truck dumping areas and trailer switching.
• Meet loading schedules so driver loads are ready to meet production targets.
• Operate site equipment as needed for safe, timely, and professional transfer station operations.
• Keep assigned units clean, including washing them at least weekly and cleaning cab interiors, windows, and mirrors daily.
• Immediately report mechanical issues identified during pre-trip inspections or routine operations to the shop foreman.
• Ensure internal and external customers follow transfer station safety rules and regulations.
• Follow safety protocols, equipment checks, and precautions.
• Complete daily reports, pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports, and other requested documentation accurately.
• Attend required safety and branch meetings.
• Comply with federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations, as well as company directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employee-paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed