Baler Operator

GreenWaste Recovery LLC is hiring a Baler Operator in Stockton, CA, offering $19-$21/hr. The role involves operating baling equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have general computer skills and be forklift certified. The position requires teamwork and attention to detail, with a typical workweek from Monday to Friday. GreenWaste promotes sustainability and offers competitive benefits.
Title: Baler Operator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Pay: $19-$21/hr.

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Baler Operator to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our site located at 2435 East Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205 and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Baler Operator to provide support to one or more facilities. This role is responsible for packaging products which are used domestically and overseas. Quality is the highest priority in this role because the output is a snapshot of the processing effectiveness. They oversee pressures for products compacted to ensure max payload on freight.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Requires attention to detail on equipment operation
• Understand the flow of material to be compacted
• Observe the quality of products as they are baled
• Clear off excess debris from baler to provide a safe working area and ensure proper function
• Fill out log sheet of bales generated by grade for inventory tracking
• Computer knowledge for equipment operation
• Follow job specific safety requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to distinguish between many types of material
• Ability to communicate clearly with the forklift operators, mechanics, and control room
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety
• Understand the limitations and capabilities of the baler
• Work in a high paced environment

Qualifications:
• General Computer Skills
• LOTO training
• Forklift certified to move bales from the output

Language Skill:
• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Physical Demands:
• Prolonged periods of standing at the HMI.
• Walking periodically throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment, start/end time, service city/town and routes based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

Compensation and Benefits:

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

This Organization participates in E-Verify.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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, and/or local laws.