Recycling Plant: Baler & Forklift Operator

Sims Municipal Recycling; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Vacation Time

401k matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Circular Services is seeking an Equipment Operator in Normal, IL to support daily recycling and production operations by safely operating forklifts, industrial balers, and automated equipment. The role requires attention to safety, basic maintenance, and accurate production reporting.

Shift is Monday–Friday 2:30 PM–11:00 PM with occasional Saturdays; pay is $19.00 per hour plus a $3.00 shift differential ($22.00). Benefits include FSA, vacation, 401k matching, EAP, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License (if applicable).
• Must be able to read, speak, and write basic English.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience operating industrial machinery
• Experience in the Recycling industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, industrial balers, and automated equipment.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance on balers and equipment.
• Monitors material flow and ensures safe operation.
• Provides daily baler production reports to plan operations.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment and complies with regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience operating industrial mach

Read, speak, write basic English

Job description

Circular Services is seeking an Equipment Operator in Normal, IL to support daily recycling and production operations by safely operating forklifts, industrial balers, and automated equipment. The role requires attention to safety, basic maintenance, and accurate production reporting.

Shift is Monday–Friday 2:30 PM–11:00 PM with occasional Saturdays; pay is $19.00 per hour plus a $3.00 shift differential ($22.00). Benefits include FSA, vacation, 401k matching, EAP, and tuition reimbursement.