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Small Equipment Operator-PTO, Benefits Day 1

WM, Charlotte, NC, United States


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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sorts and grades material.

Fills and operates candensifier.

Records materials or items received or distributed and marks materials with identifying information.

Maintains inventory records.

Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.

Ensures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.

Coordinates flow of material.

Starts baler on time, reads monitor displaying functions of baler, reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.

Monitors and documents downtime.

Ensures safety around working areas.

Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.

Coordinates with MRF Manager to determine material that 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 lading.

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.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

6 months of previous work experience.

Forklift Certified.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

1 year of previous work experience.

Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability. Employees also receive a Stock Purchase Plan, company match on 401K, and more. Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days are provided. Benefits may vary by site.

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