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[Apply on Waste Management’s careers site →](https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/2347825) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Waste Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/) / Small Equipment Operator ## Job description ### Pay Wage $21.00/hr Shift: Monday- Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm occasional Saturdays 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 Committed to Growth Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members. ### We Are Investing in You Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Who are we? #WeAreWM Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) 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. 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. ### Non-Exempt Positions Non-union Full-time: Employees will also receive at least 120hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and 7paid holidays throughout the calendar year. The Company provides this paid time off to comply with its obligations to provide paid sick and safe time (“PSST”) under Washington state law and local ordinances. ### Part-time Employees will also receive at least 90hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and 7 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. ### Union Based on Union Agreement Full-time: Employees will also receive union agreed hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and paid holidays throughout the calendar year. ### Part-time Employees will also receive union agreed hours of paid time off per year, accrued on a payroll period basis and paid holidays throughout the calendar year. ### Exempt positions Employees will also receive discretionary paid time off, up to 80 hours of paid sick time per year, and 7 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additionally, the Company has a leave pay policy that provides for up to 4 weeks of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying leave PAY: The expected base pay wage for this position across the US is $21.00/hr. This wage 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 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 26, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Spokane, WA, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $21.00/hr[Apply on Waste Management’s careers site →](https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/2347825) ## More jobs at Waste Management ### [Area Manager, Recycling Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/e745048045e0a678e50e/) Kitchener, ON, Canada ### [Baler Operator - Benefits Day 1 & Pay Weekly](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/d7e7e2bf6b3897b10910/) Milwaukee, WI, United States ### [Business Analyst III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/2df4f5b93d1cfa454e4a/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Civil & Environmental Engineering Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/64a8d8092e0aa14c421c/) IN, United States ### [Civil & Environmental Engineering Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/4b535c17351b639207b3/) MI, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Strategic Sourcing Catagory Management Manager - Fixtures AND Small Equipment](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/f5383ba2fccf50fcc6cf/) Kroger · Cincinnati, OH, United States ### [Light Equipment Operator/Scale Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/republic-services/jobs/c3a81a9d51ea5c1763c8/) Republic Services · Abilene, Texas ### [Equipment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sterling-construction/jobs/6469c927d483c2ec1318/) Sterling Construction · Beaver, UT ### [Equipment Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/349a90ab657bcf7b6ac0/) Comfort Systems USA · Charlotte, NC OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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