Small Equipment Operator MRF at WM

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

21.5

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Operation, Baler Operation, Front-End Loader Operation, Bobcat Operation, Forklift Operation, Material Sorting, Inventory Recording, Machine Monitoring, Routine Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Material Grading, Reading Bills Of Lading, Tally Sheet Completion, Waste Management, Candensifier Operation

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression. Who are we? #WeAreWM Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. I. Job Summary Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Sorts and grades material. * Fills and operates candensifier. * Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information. * Maintains inventory records. * Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications. * Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor. * Coordinates flow of material. * Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation. * Monitors and documents downtime. * Insures safety around working areas. * Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped. * Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped. * Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. * Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler. * Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area. * Keeps surrounding work areas clean. * Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device. * Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars. * Moves material from baler. * Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials. * Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings. * Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets. * Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant. * Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines. * Complies with all safety policies and procedures. * Performs other duties as assigned. III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications * 6 months of previous work experience. * Forklift Certified B. Preferred Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED * 1 year of previous work experience. IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. * This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $21.50. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for operating equipment such as balers, loaders, or forklifts to move or bind materials, ensuring proper material flow onto conveyors and coordinating with the MRF Manager regarding baling or shipping needs. Essential duties also include sorting, grading material, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and documenting operational data like downtime and inventory records.