MATERIAL HANDLER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (H) - IND2

ABM industries; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Waste Material Handler to collect, transport, and process waste and recyclables in a safe, efficient manner. The role involves using pallet jacks and balers, organizing pallets, and maintaining clean, safe work areas per site procedures.

Applicants should be able to lift 10+ pounds frequently, pass a background check for site badges, and adapt to different areas as needed. ABM values veterans and a team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Background check and site badges required.
• Experience in waste handling or general labor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, and process waste and recyclables.
• Operate basic equipment like pallet jacks and balers.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow site procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Support multiple areas as needed throughout shifts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service (preferred)

Tools

Pallet jacks

Balers

Job description

Overview

The Waste Material Handler is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, and organizing a steady flow of waste and recyclable materials. These materials may include, but are not limited to, cardboard, plastic, scrap, refuse, and wooden shipping pallets. The Waste Material Handler supports safe and efficient material handling operations in assigned areas and may use site equipment, including balers, as trained and authorized. All team members are responsible for maintaining a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment.

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$100 Referral Bonus: Refer a friend who is hired and meets eligibility requirements and earn a $100 bonus.

$100 Retention Bonus: New hires may earn a $100 bonus upon successful completion of 90 days of employment and meeting eligibility requirements.

Terms and conditions apply. Bonus eligibility is subject to company policy and active employment requirements

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members (https://wpe-media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Frontline.pdf)

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to walk, stand, climb, bend forward, and kneel during the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and transport 10 or more pounds for at least 75% of the shift to complete physical tasks related to responsibilities.
• Come prepared to work with all assigned PPE and weather-permitting attire.
• Secure the necessary tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks at the beginning of each shift.
• Ensure that work equipment is clean and sanitized before, during, and after the shift.
• Collect and transport waste materials to the proper designated disposal, staging, or processing areas.
• Remove recyclable materials from trash or mixed material streams as assigned.
• Process cardboard by cutting, breaking down, and placing materials into gaylords, balers, or other assigned collection areas.
• Organize wood pallets through manual lifting or use of pallet jacks and place them in proper designated areas.
• Evaluate materials for proper disposal, processing, staging, or possible reuse as directed by site procedures.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Perform general support duties including cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting as needed in designated work areas.
• Support changing operational needs and perform duties in different assigned areas throughout employment.
• Report damaged, broken, or unsafe equipment and working conditions to site leadership.
• Understand and embody ABM Core Values and Success Behaviors.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must meet all requirements to receive required site badges, including successful completion of a background check.
• Previous experience in waste handling, recycling, warehouse support, janitorial support, or general labor preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to follow site safety procedures and direction from supervisors and managers.
• Experience using pallet jacks, balers, or other basic material handling equipment is preferred.

Preferred:

• 1 year of similar work experience
• 1 year of customer service experience

REQNUMBER: 165841

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.