Small Equipment Operator MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Orange, California, United States
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Posted

10/2/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$25 - $25/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment such as balers, forklifts, and loaders to transport, sort, and process recyclable materials. Maintain inventory records, perform routine equipment maintenance, and ensure all safety protocols are followed in the work area.

Requirements overview

Requires at least 6 months of previous work experience and a valid Forklift Certification. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Key skills

Equipment operationForklift operationBaler operationInventory managementMaterial handlingSafety complianceEquipment maintenanceQuality controlDocumentationLogistics coordination

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Education requirements

high school

About Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

29,072

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesLogisticsEnvironmental & SustainabilityEnergy

Description

Pay Range: $25.00 Shift: Dayshift What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers. We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen. We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression. We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today. I. 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.  II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities   * Sorts and grades material. * Fills and operates candensifier. * Records materials or items received or distributed and mark 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, read monitor, which displays functions of baler, and reacts quickly to machine prompts and alarms, and ensures 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    * 6 months of previous work experience. * Forklift Certified B. Preferred Qualifications    * High School Diploma or GED * 1 year of previous work experience. 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.   Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies. Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $25.00. 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’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. V. Benefits  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/]. 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 have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative. What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.  We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

Requirements

  • •Equipment operation
  • •Forklift operation
  • •Baler operation
  • •Inventory management
  • •Material handling
  • •Safety compliance
  • •Equipment maintenance
  • •Quality control
  • •Documentation
  • •Logistics coordination

Benefits

  • •Medical
  • •Dental
  • •Vision
  • •401k with match
  • •Stock options
  • •Dependent day care
  • •Paid vacation
  • •Holidays
  • •Personal days
  • •Life insurance
  • •Short-term disability
  • •Education assistance program

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