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Baler Operator

Indianapolis, IN, USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28 → 2026-09-29

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

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