WASTE OPERATOR

Programmed; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work outdoors and indoors

Variety every day

Great team environment

Local Muswellbrook region role

Opportunity to gain industry qualifict

Job summary

Programmed is seeking a Waste Operator for the Muswellbrook Waste & Recycling Facility. This hands-on role involves weighing loads, helping customers choose the right stream, and keeping the site tidy. The job is short‑term, starts immediately, with a minimum 3 days per week and occasional weekend work.

You’ll gain industry qualifications while working both outdoors and indoors in a supportive team environment in the local Muswellbrook region.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and data entry)
• Cash handling or retail experience
• Willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• A Class C Driver's Licence or higher
• White Card (or ability to obtain)
• Waste industry or operational experience highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Operating the public weighbridge and recording customer loads
• Welcoming customers and helping dispose of materials correctly
• Processing EFTPOS and cash transactions
• Issuing receipts and completing daily reconciliations
• Identifying waste streams and directing customers accordingly
• Maximising recycling and resource recovery opportunities
• Assisting customers with mulch, woodchip and Reuse Shop purchases
• Maintaining a clean and tidy facility
• Operating plant and equipment (where qualified)
• Supporting site safety and security procedures
• Following WHS requirements and contributing to a safe workplace

Skills

Basic computer skills

Cash handling/retail experience

Outdoor/willingness to work in all wea

Job description

Like talking to people? Comfortable using a computer? Then Programmed wants to hear from you!

We have a short term role starting immediately working through to Christmas - minimum 3 days per, occasional weekend work may be required.

We're on the hunt for a Waste Operator to support the Waste & Recycling Facility in Muswellbrook. This isn't your average 'sit behind a desk all day' role. One minute you'll be helping a local customer find the right waste stream, the next you'll be operating a weighbridge, and keeping the site tidy

What's in it for you?

• Work outdoors and indoors
• Variety every day
• Great team environment
• Local Muswellbrook region role
• Opportunity to gain industry qualifications
• Be part of helping the community recycle and reduce landfill

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating the public weighbridge and recording customer loads
• Welcoming customers with a friendly attitude and helping them dispose of materials correctly
• Processing EFTPOS and cash transactions
• Issuing receipts and completing daily reconciliations
• Identifying waste streams and directing customers accordingly
• Maximising recycling and resource recovery opportunities
• Assisting customers with mulch, woodchip and Reuse Shop purchases
• Maintaining a clean and tidy facility
• Operating plant and equipment (where qualified)
• Supporting site safety and security procedures
• Following WHS requirements and contributing to a safe workplace

What We're Looking For

You don't need to be a waste expert already, but you'll ideally have:

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and data entry)
• Cash handling or retail experience
• A willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
• A Class C Driver's Licence or higher
• White Card (or ability to obtain)
• Waste industry or operational experience highly regarded

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.