Baler Operator / Bagger

Interstate Waste Services in Danbury, CT is looking for an Baler Operator / Bagger

Full TIme Monday thru Firday with some Saturdays

Full Union Benefit Package

Early start time

$20.00 to $24.00 per Hour

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. 

The Baler Operator is responsible for operating baling equipment to compress, bind, and package materials into bales. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the baler, as well as monitoring the flow of materials and ensuring they are loaded correctly into the baler.  You also will be bagging up the material after it has been pressed, packaging it up for it's final destination.

• Performing basic adjustments and preventative maintenance to ensure the machine is in good working order
• Observing meters during operation and making adjustments to ensure bales meet quality and safety standards
• Performs daily inspection of equipment.
• Monitors levels of material in bunkers.
• Change baler settings for each commodity to be baled.
• Operate conveyors to bring materials from bunkers to baler.
• Activate the controls of baler to compress and wire tie bales.
• Trucks bales to storage place, weighs bales, and records weight
• Keeping the work area and equipment clean and orderly
• Keeps accurate production records on bales produced
• Following safety regulations: Being able to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Required to read and review operators manual prior to operation of equipment

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.