Baler Operator
Core
Operate stationary heavy equipment (baler, forklift, excavator, loader) at recycling facilities and transfer stations to compact, load, and manage waste materials safely and efficiently.
Role type
Heavy equipment operator (stationary)
Builds
Compacted waste bales and loaded transfer trucks
Domain
Waste management / Recycling
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, equipment inspection, hazard identification, minor mechanical maintenance, safety compliance, waste sorting
Preferred skills
OSHA-regulated site experience, customer service, time management
Technologies
Baler, forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, sweeper
Responsibilities
Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections; operate baler and other heavy machinery; monitor waste for hazards and unacceptable materials; load transfer trucks and regulate tonnage; perform minor equipment maintenance and document condition reports; adhere to safety policies.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC