Industrial Operations Associate

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401K

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking an Operations Associate to join a team responsible for daily monitoring and processing of materials to maximize value for customers.

Role involves operating bailers, forklifts, grinders, and packaging materials for transport, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and physical ability to lift and stand for long periods, with 0–2 years of manufacturing experience often preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing experience is desirable; able to work in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and legal eligibility to work in the US.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs frequently and 65 lbs several times daily; stand 8 hours.
• Experience with forklift, grinder or box truck is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment (bailers, forklifts, grinders) and sorts materials for recycling.
• Loads finished products onto trailers and ensures safe loading procedures.
• Ensures proper packaging and compliance with transport rules.
• Attends safety trainings, reports incidents, and uses PPE as required.
• Prepares shipping paperwork (BOL, packing lists, manifests) and documents weights.
• Communicates challenges to Operations Supervisor and participates in program improvements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Operation s Associate is a member of a team responsible for daily monitoring and processing of materials in order to add value to the customer. The incumbent will work with a team to ensure that materials are handled appropriately and that customers get the best value from our services.

Hiring Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of industrial equipment including bailers, forklifts, grinders and other equipment based on location and loads recycling materials for collection and transportation.
• Processes production scrap, sorts materials, and bales cardboard and plastic film.
• Loads finished products onto trailers and ensures safe loading procedures are followed.
• Ensures proper packaging of food waste and recycling into containers most appropriate for the material and which comply with applicable transport regulations and disposal/recycling site acceptance parameters.
• Attends all safety trainings, reports any incidents or near misses and wears PPE as needed to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Creates and manages all shipping paperwork (Bill-of-Lading, Packing List, Trailer Checklist, Waste Manifests, etc.)
• Generates packing lists for each outbound load and documents weights for each item loaded onto trailers in order to maintain organization within each order.
• Communicates any challenges or inquiries to the Operations Supervisor as needed.
• Utilizes workplace experiences to generate and present ideas for program improvement.
• May be required to operate a 22ft box truck or a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Career Path Definitions & Distinctions

Associate : Demonstrates high performance in attendance, safety, productivity and customer service as well as demonstrating knowledge of site material types and site and program needs. Completes necessary training for role. Shows and understanding and ability to execute basic job functions and plans for the day. Has the ability to prepare a trailer according to DOT requirements, complete necessary paperwork and basic material separation.

Senior Associate : Demonstrates high performance in attendance, safety, productivity and customer service and completes forklift certification with the ability to complete pre/post inspections on forklift. Has ability to manage the scrap floor, look for and communicate leads and improvement opportunities. Understands and uses strategic account team when relevant. Can develop and maintain relationships and rapport with site contracts.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years of manufacturing experience and, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Having 6-12 months of equipment operations experience is helpful for this position. It is required to have a valid driver’s license and be legally eligible to work in the US. The physical ability to lift 30lbs frequently and 65lbs. several times a day, stand for 8 hours, and work extended hours (if needed).

Excellent listening, communication, and problem solving skills, and knowledge of equipment operation such as a forklift, grinder and box truck are expected. Knowledge of lockout tagout procedures and the ability to navigate and use Microsoft Office are helpful.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.