Small Equipment Operator MRF

About the Role

The role involves operating one or two pieces of equipment—such as a baler, front‑end loader, bobcat, candensifier, or forklift—to transport or bind paper and other loose materials for handling. Operators must ensure proper machine start‑up, monitor performance, and respond quickly to prompts or alarms. Routine maintenance, inspection, and keeping work areas clean are also required. • Sort and grade material. • Fill and operate candensifier. • Maintain inventory records. • Compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. • Ensure material feeds properly onto conveyor. • Coordinate flow of material. • Start baler on time, monitor functions, and respond to prompts or alarms. • Monitor and document downtime. • Ensure safety around work areas. • Check quality of material before baling or shipping. • Coordinate with MRF Manager on material to be baled or shipped. • Perform routine maintenance and daily inspection of equipment (lubricating, fueling, cleaning). • Keep supply of wire on hand for baler. • Operate 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 device. • Load or unload materials into or out of trailers and railcars. • Move material from baler. • Dump containers, bins, and gaylords of materials. • Read loading, unloading sheets and bills of lading. • Complete load and unload tally sheets. • Inspect and grade wastepaper received at plant. • Ensure vehicle condition reports are completed per corporate guidelines. • Comply with all safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸baler operation
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸material sorting
• ▸inventory records
• ▸load/unload
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

Work is performed in a hybrid environment that includes both office settings and plant/field locations, using standard office equipment like computers and phones. Physical demands include lifting, moving, and stacking materials, as well as driving equipment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada, offering consideration without regard to protected characteristics and providing accommodations throughout the selection process. Candidates must possess a REAL ID or acceptable alternative for travel or federal property access. • Record and label received or distributed materials. • Minimum 6 months of prior work experience. • Forklift certified. • Preferred: High school diploma or GED. • Preferred: 1 year of prior work experience.

Requirements

• ▸forklift
• ▸high school
• ▸6 months
• ▸real id
• ▸hybrid
• ▸labeling

Benefits

The position offers a pay range of $15.87 to $23.85 per hour and a Monday‑Friday shift from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional Saturdays. WM emphasizes that a job here provides more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The WM team is described as stable, with members working daily on essential and meaningful tasks. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) match. Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days are also provided, though specific benefits may vary by site. Compensation within the stated range may be adjusted based on experience, education, certifications, and location. • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage. • Stock purchase plan and 401(k) company match. • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

Onsite