Transfer Station Loader/Operator

GFL Environmental • Hartland, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in ensuring the safe, timely, and professional day-to-day operation of the transfer station. The role helps direct incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas, oversees truck dumping schedules and trailer changes, and may operate site equipment. The position also supports facility cleanliness, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, documentation, and loading schedules. In the absence of management, the employee manages the transfer station. Pay is $32+ per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, brief correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations with customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in usually loud conditions and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• SWANA Transfer Worker Certification desired within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the facility according to its scheduled hours of operation.
• Oversee the schedule for where and which trucks dump, and coordinate trailer changes.
• Operate site equipment as needed to support safe, timely, and professional transfer station operations.
• Keep public areas clean and follow the Operation Manager’s daily, weekly, and monthly facility-cleaning schedules.
• Ensure internal and external customers use the transfer station in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Oversee facility housekeeping and maintenance.
• Meet loading schedules so driver loads are ready for production.
• Clear all trash from the floor daily.
• Safely direct incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.
• Follow safety procedures, equipment checks, and precautions while performing duties.
• Immediately report mechanical problems identified during pre-trip inspections or routine operations to the shop foreman.
• Complete daily reports, pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports, and other documentation requested by management accurately.
• Keep assigned units clean, including washing them at least weekly and cleaning cab interiors, windows, and mirrors daily.
• Manage the transfer station in the absence of management.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies and procedures, and supervisors’ directives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED