Small Equipment Operator

Pellitteri Waste Systems Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Health insurance (including dental &/r

401k with match

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking a Small Equipment Operator for our recycling center on the 1st shift. This full-time role involves operating forklifts, balers, and skid steers, with opportunities for advancement within a family-owned company.

We offer competitive weekly pay, paid time off, health insurance options, a 401(k) match, and company-paid disability and life insurance, supporting a safety‑driven team environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass small equipment training and certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate small equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, balers, etc.
• Stacking/Cleaning baled material
• Moving material throughout the facility and emptying full containers
• General preventative maintenance on machines
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Small equipment training/certification

OSHA safety standards

Attention to detail

Time management

Drug screen/background check

Age 18+ / work eligibility

Job description

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. Madison, WI, USA

Small Equipment Operator

Compensation: Based on Experience + Productivity Bonuses

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Why Work Here?

Pellitteri Waste Systems was truly humbled to receive the 2025 Family Business of the Year Award from In Business Madison. We are a family owned business that puts integrity, passion and pride into all of our client relationships.

Enjoy working for a family owned business that puts integrity, passion and pride into all of our work. Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc., has been a locally owned and operated company for over 70 years. We are searching for a full-time Small Equipment Operator at our recycling center location on our 1st shift and 2nd shift. This position comes with great opportunities for advancement! We have a high priority of promoting from within!

We offer:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Paid time off
• FREE and low-cost Health Insurance packages, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan, with a generous match of up to 4%
• Company 100% paid short term and long term disability and life insurance

Responsibilities:

• Operate small equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, balers, etc.
• Stacking/Cleaning baled material
• Moving material throughout the facility and emptying full containers
• General preventative maintenance on machines
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• The ability to pass small equipment training and certification
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States

  About Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc.:

  Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. provides commercial and residential waste recovery systems, as well as at the customer site confidential document destruction. Our mission is to continue the family business and the Pellitteri's tradition of service by promptly responding to customer needs, offering individualized solutions, communicating effectively and following through. These solutions will be environmentally and fiscally responsible. Our commitment to safety, professionalism, staff and growth will foster an environment which benefits our team, clients and community. PWS, Inc. is An Equal Opportunity / Aff Initiative Employer.