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Senior, Small Equipment Operator

WM
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm


What is the value of a WM job?
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.
Who are we? #WeAreWM
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today.

I. Job Summary


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.


II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Must be cross-trained and multi-functional on several equipment types including baler, loader, bobcat, candensifier, forklift, etc.
- 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.
- Insures material is being fed properly onto conveyor.
- Coordinates flow of material.
- Starts baler up on time, reads monitor which displays functions of baler and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensure proper operation.
- Monitors and documents downtime.
- Insures safety around working areas.
- Checks quality of material before it is baled or shipped.
- Coordinates with MRF Manager to see what material needs to be baled or shipped.
- Performs routine maintenance and daily inspection on equipment such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Keeps supply of wire on hand 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 that is 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.

III. Qualifications


A. Required Qualifications
- 3 years of previous work experience
- Manufacturing\Forklift Certification Upon Hire

B. Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED

IV. Physical Requirements


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.
- 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.

V. Benefits


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.


If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

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