Baler Operator

**Job Title: Baler Operator**

**Location**: Drayton Valley

**Job Summary**:
Join our team as a Baler Operator at the landfill in Drayton Valley You will safely operate baling and related equipment to process, load, and manage waste material. This role requires attention to safety, equipment maintenance, and the ability to work effectively in an outdoor environment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Operate baler equipment to compact and process waste materials efficiently.
- Load processed material into trailers using forklifts or other equipment.
- Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of baler and other equipment.
- Perform routine lubrication, fluid checks, and refilling for baler machinery.
- Clean equipment, including removing debris from tracks and mechanisms, to maintain optimal performance.
- Communicate with team members via two-way radios to coordinate work activities and priorities.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the work area and surrounding grounds.
- Attend safety and branch meetings regularly.
- Support other operators or assist with other site tasks as required.

**Requirements**:

- Ability to work independently while following instructions.
- Ability to operate landfill equipment such as balers.
- Capacity to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
- Physical ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

**Working Conditions**:

- Exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, and outdoor weather conditions 100% of the time.

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- We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _