Equipment Operator

Veolia; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia, a leading environmental services company in North America, trains operators to feed and run equipment that processes lightbulbs into recyclable material. Responsibilities include opening containers, feeding three points, and tracking daily throughput with regular maintenance checks.

Depending on workflow, employees may rotate to other warehouse tasks. The role emphasizes safety, PPE usage, and accuracy in documentation, with all duties performed in a fast-paced environment at Veolia

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to wear PPE and work in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Feed and operate equipment that processes lightbulbs into recyclable material.
• Open and empty containers into three feed points and document throughput.
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and assist with other warehouse tasks as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Reading and writing in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

In this role, you’ll be trained to safely feed and operate equipment that processes lightbulbs into recyclable material. You’ll open and empty containers of lightbulbs into three feed points, track and document daily throughput, and perform routine maintenance inspections on the machine. Depending upon daily workflow, you may be assigned to other areas/tasks within the warehouse.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as Tyvek coveralls, protective goggles, hard hat, and respirator
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, squat, grasp, and walk, with or without reasonable accommodation

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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