Laborer

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.

Responsibilities

• Operate Top Pick (also known as Container Lifter or Reacher-Stacker) with various other small machinery
• Maneuver large containers around transfer station and load to rail cars
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures
• Effective communication with drivers, employees, and management via hand held radios and CBs
• Routinely set up and inspect equipment prior to operation
• Have knowledge of machine capabilities and limitations
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines to perform work duties in compliance of safety specifications
• Receive written and oral instruction regarding material movement
• Move materials around transfer station
• Maintain an efficient flow to reduce traffic congestion
• Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required PPE

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating a Top Pick/Container Lifter/Reacher-Stacker
• Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred
• Able to work in an outdoor environment on a constant basis while being exposed to variable weather conditions, temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes, smells, and loud noises

Pay

USD $16.97/Hr.