Baling Machine Operator

US Architect of the Capitol; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Architect of the Capitol, Labor and Custodial Branch, invites applications for a Baling Machine Operator in the Senate Office Buildings. The role involves sorting materials by recyclable grades and operating baling machines supporting transport of finished bales.

Applicants should be able to lift 80 pounds or more and operate a forklift and/or crane to move bales to loading areas. Training and supervision will be provided as required.

Qualifications

• Experience sorting materials by recyclable grades.
• Experience operating baling machines with 0.5–1 ton bale capacity.
• Ability to use a forklift and/or crane to move bales.

Responsibilities

• Sort materials by recyclable grades.
• Operate baling machines handling 0.5 to 1 ton bales.
• Move finished bales using forklift or crane.
• Place bales on flatbed trucks for transport.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Sorting recyclable grades

Manual handling 80 lbs+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Baling machines

Forklift

Crane

Job description

The Architect of the Capitol; Senate Office Buildings; Client Services Division; Labor and Custodial Branch. Seeking a reliable Baling Machine Operator to sort materials by recyclable grades and operates baling machines with capacities of one half to one ton bales and uses a forklift and/or crane to move completed bales from baling machines and places bales on flatbed trucks for transport.

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

Screen out:

• 1.) Ability to do the work of a Baling Machine Operator without more than normal supervision.
• 2.) Experience in sorting materials by recyclable grades
• 3.) Operating baling machines with capacities of one half to one-ton bales
• 4.) Using a forklift and/or crane to move completed bales from baling machines and places bales on flatbed trucks for transport.
• 5.) Must lift be able to lift 80 pounds or more.