Small Equipment Operator MRF

Waste Management; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Waste Management in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Material Handler/Baler Operator to load, bale, and move paper and related materials using a baler, loader, forklift, or bobcat. This on-site role supports efficient recycling operations and requires strict safety adherence.

You will maintain inventory records, inspect materials for quality, and coordinate with site management to determine material to bale or ship. Forklift certification and 6 months of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift certified.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and grades material.
• Operates candensifier and baler as directed.
• Records materials received and distributed.
• Maintains inventory records and loads.
• Ensures safe operation and housekeeping.
• Coordinates with supervisor to determine material to bale or ship.

Skills

Work experience

Forklift operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Baler operation

Job description

Pay Range:$22hr

Shift:Monday-Friday, 12PM-830PM

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I. Job Summary

Operates one or two pieces of equipment including but not limited to baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier or forklift to transport or bind paper or other loose materials to facilitate handling.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorts and grades material.
• Fills and operates candensifier.
• Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
• Coordinates flow of material.
• Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.
• Monitors and documents downtime.
• Insures safety around working areas.
• Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
• Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
• Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.
• Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.
• Keeps surrounding work areas clean.
• Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.
• Moves material from baler.
• Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.
• Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.
• Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.
• Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.
• Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A. Required Qualifications

• 6 months of previous work experience.
• Forklift Certified

B. Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of previous work experience.

IV. Physical Requirements

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.