Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety. 

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. 

Facility MRF Control Panel Operator at Newark MRF facility plays a vital role in the recycling process by operating various recycling machines inside MRF facility. This position emphasizes attention to detail, and a commitment to safety while working in a dynamic environment. The role is designed for individuals who are eager to learn and grow within the recycling industry, contributing to the company's sustainability efforts

• Understanding of MRF Facility operations and Facility material flow.
• Understanding and ability to operate MRF equipment control panels
• Communication via 2-way radio to other MRF control panel operators, supervisors and operators.
• Understanding and proficiency in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Follow company safety procedures and enforce safety policies.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 10’
• Ability to clean and follow daily machine maintenance and cleaning guidelines

• Must be able to work inside and outside, lift 50 lbs,. High school diploma required.

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.