Forklift Operator

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 up on time, reads monitor, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, ensuring 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. Maintains a supply of wire 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 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. Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 1 year of previous work experience. Physical Requirements 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. Pay The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $21.50. 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’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, company match on 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or serve federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. #J-18808-Ljbffr