Transfer Station Loader/Operator

GFL Environmental Inc. • Hartland, WI

3d • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist in ensuring the safe, timely, and professional day-to-day operation of the transfer station. The role includes directing incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas, overseeing truck and trailer scheduling, maintaining facility cleanliness, and supporting equipment operation and inspections. The position may manage the transfer station in the absence of management and requires working outdoors for most of the time in conditions that are usually moderate to loud.

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.
• Communication skills sufficient to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities and meet the stated visual requirements.
• 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 scheduled hours of operation.
• Oversee schedules for where and which trucks dump, and coordinate switching out trailers.
• 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 external and internal customers use the transfer station according to 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 all safety and equipment checks and precautions while performing duties.
• Immediately report mechanical problems found 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 all safety and branch meetings.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, 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
• 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
• Seven paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED