baler operator

<div><p><b>Forklift Operator Needed!
</b></p><p><b>Preferred Experience: 6 plus months of forklift experience.
</b></p><p><b>Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am &ndash; 4:00pm
</b></p><p></p><p><b>What is the value of a WM job?
</b></p><p><b>The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It&rsquo;s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
</b></p><p><b>We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.</b></p><p><b>
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.</b></p><p><b>
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental &amp; Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!</b></p><p><b>
Who are we? #WeAreWM</b></p><p><b><i>
Ready to roll with us? </i></b><b>Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.
</b></p><p></p><div><b>I. Job Summary<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>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.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
</b></div><div><ul><li>Sorts and grades material.</li><li>
Fills and operates candensifier.</li><li>
Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.</li><li>
Maintains inventory records.</li><li>
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.</li><li>
Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.</li><li>
Coordinates flow of material.</li><li>
Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.</li><li>
Monitors and documents downtime.</li><li>
Insures safety around working areas.</li><li>
Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.</li><li>
Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.</li><li>
Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.</li><li>
Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.</li><li>
Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.</li><li>
Keeps surrounding work areas clean.</li><li>
Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.</li><li>
Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.</li><li>
Moves material from baler.</li><li>
Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.</li><li>
Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.</li><li>
Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.</li><li>
Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.</li><li>
Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.</li><li>
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><div><b>
III. Qualifications<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div><b>A. Required Qualifications
</b></div><div><ul><li>6 months of previous work experience.</li><li>
Forklift Certified</li></ul></div><div><b>
B. Preferred Qualifications
</b></div><div><ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>
1 year of previous work experience.</li></ul></div><div><b>
IV. Physical Requirements<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>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.</div><div><ul><li>
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.</li></ul><p>
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $20.00 - $23.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.</p><p>
</p></div><div><b>V. Benefits</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.</div><div><br>
</div><div>If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div></div>

Small Equipment Operator MRF - 7 am - 4 pm

PLA Family of Companies

<p></p><div><div><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>
Join our team as a Baler Operator, where you&rsquo;ll play a key role in keeping our warehouse operations running efficiently. In this hands-on position, you&rsquo;ll support box sortation processes, manage recyclable materials, and operate baling equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and productive work environment.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our Story&hellip; So Far</b></h3><p>
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage &amp; Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the Division</b></h3><p>
PLA - Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish.</p></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Pay Rate: $17.00 an hour</b></h3><ul><li><p><b>
Guaranteed Progression:</b> 50-cent per hour increases at 90 days, 1 year, and annually thereafter for a total of 5 years, reaching the maximum rate at 5 years in this role.</p></li></ul><div><b>
Here's What We Offer:</b><ul><li><b>
Daily Pay Option </b>&ndash; Access your earnings before payday.</li><li><b>
Weekly Pay </b>&ndash; Get paid on time, every week.</li><li><b>
PTO </b>(Paid Time Off).</li><li><b>
Full Benefits</b>: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance &ndash; 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75.</li><li><b>
Health Savings Account (HSA) </b>&ndash; Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings.</li><li><b>
401(k)</b> retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.</li><li><b>
Flexible Benefits </b>&ndash; Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget.</li><li><b>
Prescription Drug Coverage</b> &ndash; Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications.</li><li><b>
FREE Life Insurance &amp; AD&amp;D</b> &ndash; Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment.</li><li><b>
Vision Benefits</b> &ndash; $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week.</li><li><b>
Dental Coverage &ndash;</b> 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week.</li><li><b>
Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD)</b> &ndash; Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings for a non-work-related injury or illness.</li><li><b>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </b>&ndash; Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.</li><li><b>
Additional Voluntary Benefits</b> &ndash; MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.</li><li><b>
LifeMart employee discount</b>s (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases.</li><li><b>
Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP)</b> discounts available for personal use.</li></ul><p><b>
What You'll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li>
Swap full totes of damaged boxes with empty totes at box sorter stations</li><li>
Count and track damaged cardboard using tick sheets</li><li>
Load damaged cardboard into the baler</li><li>
Tie completed bales using wire, eject bales, and coordinate removal with forklift drivers</li><li>
Strap and remove full pallets from sorter lines</li><li>
Track pallet output from each sorter throughout the shift</li><li>
Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work area</li><li>
Communicate with lift drivers to ensure timely loading of pallets into trailers</li></ul><p><b>
What We're Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>
6+ months of warehouse or production experience preferred</li><li>
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and ability to track counts accurately</li><li>
Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills</li></ul><p><b>
Physical Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift for extended periods.</li><li>
Capable of lifting and moving materials regularly throughout the shift (e.g., lumber, pallets), with the ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds.</li><li>
Requires good manual dexterity and tactile sensitivity for operating tools, handling materials, and inspecting pallet quality.</li><li>
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, machinery sounds, and safety alarms in a noisy environment.</li><li>
Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for detailed work, reading measurements, identifying defects, and operating machinery safely.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Environment:</b></h3><ul><li>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a manufacturing or production environment. This may include exposure to wood dust, sawdust, moderate to high noise levels, and varying temperatures. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.</li></ul><p>
PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p><p>
If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.</p></div></div><p></p>

Pallet Sorting Machine Operator 1st Shift

Pallet Sorting Machine Operator 4th Shift

Pallet Sorting Machine Operator 2nd Shift

<div></div><div><div>Shift:4:00pm-2:00pm, Occasional Weekends</div><div>
</div><p><b>What is the value of a WM job?</b><br>
<b>The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It&rsquo;s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.</b><br>
<b>We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.</b><br>
<b>We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental &amp; Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!</b><br>
<b>We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.</b><br>
<b>Who are we? #WeAreWM</b><br>
<b>Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.<br>
</b><br>
</p><div></div><div><b>I. Job Summary
</b></div><div><br>
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.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
</b></div><div><ul><li>Sorts and grades material.</li><li>
Fills and operates candensifier.</li><li>
Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.</li><li>
Maintains inventory records.</li><li>
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.</li><li>
Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.</li><li>
Coordinates flow of material.</li><li>
Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.</li><li>
Monitors and documents downtime.</li><li>
Insures safety around working areas.</li><li>
Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.</li><li>
Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.</li><li>
Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.</li><li>
Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.</li><li>
Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.</li><li>
Keeps surrounding work areas clean.</li><li>
Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.</li><li>
Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.</li><li>
Moves material from baler.</li><li>
Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.</li><li>
Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.</li><li>
Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.</li><li>
Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.</li><li>
Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.</li><li>
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><div><b>
III. Qualifications<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div><b>A. Required Qualifications
</b></div><div><ul><li>6 months of previous work experience.</li><li>
Forklift Certified</li></ul></div><div><b>
B. Preferred Qualifications
</b></div><div><ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>
1 year of previous work experience.</li></ul></div><div><b>
IV. Physical Requirements<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>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.</div><div><ul><li>
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.</li></ul></div><div><b>
V. Benefits</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.</div><div><br>
</div><div>If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div></div>

Small Equipment Operator

<div></div><div><div>Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm</div><div>
</div><div></div><p><b>What is the value of a WM job?</b></p><p><b>
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It&rsquo;s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.</b></p><p><b>
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.</b></p><p><b>
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental &amp; Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!</b></p><p><b>
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.</b></p><p><b>
Who are we? #WeAreWM</b></p><p><b><i>
Ready to roll with us? </i></b><b>Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.
</b></p><div></div><div><b>I. Job Summary<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>Operates several equipment types 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 by performing the following duties.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
</b></div><div><ul><li>Must be cross-trained and multi-functional on several equipment types including baler, loader, bobcat, candensifier, forklift, etc.</li><li>
Sorts and grades material.</li><li>
Fills and operates candensifier.</li><li>
Records materials or items received or distributed and marks materials with identifying information.</li><li>
Maintains inventory records.</li><li>
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.</li><li>
Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.</li><li>
Coordinates flow of material.</li><li>
Starts baler up on time, reads monitor which displays functions of baler and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensure proper operation.</li><li>
Monitors and documents downtime.</li><li>
Insures safety around working areas.</li><li>
Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.</li><li>
Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.</li><li>
Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.</li><li>
Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.</li><li>
Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.</li><li>
Keeps surrounding work areas clean.</li><li>
Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.</li><li>
Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.</li><li>
Moves material from baler.</li><li>
Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.</li><li>
Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.</li><li>
Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.</li><li>
Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.</li><li>
Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.</li><li>
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><div><b>
III. Qualifications</b></div><div><br>
</div><div><b>A. Required Qualifications</b></div><div><ul><li>
3 years of previous work experience</li><li>
Manufacturing\Forklift Certification Upon Hire</li></ul></div><div><b>
B. Preferred Qualifications</b></div><div><ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED</li></ul></div><div><b>
IV. Physical Requirements</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>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.</div><div><ul><li>
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.</li></ul></div><div><b>
V. Benefits</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.</div><div><br>
</div><div>If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div></div>

Senior, Small Equipment Operator

<div><p>What is the value of a WM job?<br>
<br>
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It&rsquo;s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.<br>
<br>
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.<br>
<br>
We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression.<br>
<br>
Who are we? #WeAreWM<br>
<br>
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.</p><div>
</div><div><b>I. Job Summary<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>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.</div><div><br>
</div><div><b>II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
</b></div><div><ul><li>Sorts and grades material.</li><li>
Fills and operates candensifier.</li><li>
Records materials or items received or distributed and mark materials with identifying information.</li><li>
Maintains inventory records.</li><li>
Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.</li><li>
Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.</li><li>
Coordinates flow of material.</li><li>
Starts baler up on time, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures proper operation.</li><li>
Monitors and documents downtime.</li><li>
Insures safety around working areas.</li><li>
Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.</li><li>
Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.</li><li>
Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.</li><li>
Keeps supply of wire on hand for baler.</li><li>
Operates loader, forklift, bobcat, or other equipment to move material to designated area.</li><li>
Keeps surrounding work areas clean.</li><li>
Unloads, tags, and stacks material in proper rows by raising and lowering lifting device.</li><li>
Loads or unloads materials into or out of trailers and railcars.</li><li>
Moves material from baler.</li><li>
Dumps containers, bins, and gaylords of materials.</li><li>
Reads loading, unloading sheets and bills of ladings.</li><li>
Completes necessary load and unload tally sheets.</li><li>
Inspects and grades wastepaper that is received at plant.</li><li>
Ensures vehicle condition reports are filled out properly as required by corporate guidelines.</li><li>
Complies with all safety policies and procedures.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><div><b>
III. Qualifications<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div><b>A. Required Qualifications
</b></div><div><ul><li>6 months of previous work experience.</li><li>
Forklift Certified</li></ul></div><div><b>
B. Preferred Qualifications
</b></div><div><ul><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>
1 year of previous work experience.</li></ul></div><div><b>
IV. Physical Requirements<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div>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.</div><div><ul><li>
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.</li></ul><p>
The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $23.81. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.</p><p>
</p></div><div><b>V. Benefits</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.</div><div><br>
</div><div>If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.</div></div>

Small Equipment Operator MRF

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