Equipment Operator (Forklift or Wheel Loader)

Equipment Operator (Forklift or Wheel Loader) New Facility Opening

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for machinery that compresses and binds recyclable materials into bales for easy storage and transportation. This position requires the operator to monitor the machine's performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure quality and safety standards are met. The Baler Operator is responsible for conducting basic preventative maintenance and inspections of the machine, ensuring it is in proper working order.

Job Type: Full-time; 2nd Shift from 2:30pm to 11pm

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching
• FSA
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the flow of materials to ensure proper loading into the baler.
• Operate industrial balers, loaders, and automated bunker systems in the recycling plant.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and inspections on balers and associated equipment.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to machinery as needed.
• Ensure single-stream processing is uninterrupted by properly utilizing balers and bunkers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas and equipment.
• Follow all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company safety policies.
• Maintain timely, professional communication with plant operations, maintenance, and baler supervision.
• Prepare and provide daily baler production reports to plant operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver's License (if applicable).
• Ability to read, speak, and write basic English.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial machinery, preferably stationary equipment or Sierra balers.
• Experience in the recycling industry is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to perform duties safely and in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Skilled in operating industrial balers, loaders, and automated bunker systems.
• Experience performing basic preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments on equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations and maintenance teams.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is a recycling plant, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial recyclables and waste.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.