Mansfield Full-time Recycling Plant Operator | Hiring
Mansfield Role Highlights
Role Essentials
- Role in Mansfield: Recycling Plant Operator
- Worksite: Mansfield, TX
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Mansfield)
- This Mansfield-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Mansfield, TX is growing.
- Benefit from working in Mansfield, a key hub for the Recycling And Resource Recovery industry.
What You Get
- Salary: $23-$30/Hour (approx. $56.7k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Clear growth pathways at our Mansfield office.
Responsibilities
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Recycling And Resource Recovery.
Company Overview: Waste Management leads North America in sustainable recycling operations, managing high-capacity recycling processing plants that transform discarded commodities into high-value raw manufacturing materials.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Recycling Plant Operator, you manage the main processing line operations inside high-speed recycling plants. You operate automated sorting screens, optical sorters, magnetic separation pulleys, and heavy balers while maintaining consistent material feed rates. You perform routine equipment calibrations, clear conveyor belt jams safely, conduct commodity purity sampling checks, and log shift processing tonnages into facility management software. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site plant presence (zero remote options).
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required; formal mechanical or technical training preferred. Requires 2+ years of machine operator experience in recycling, manufacturing, or material handling plants. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around heavy automated machinery is required. Includes competitive hourly wages, complete health/dental coverage, 401(k) company matching, paid vacation, and clear promotion paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Mansfield Full-time Recycling Plant Operator | Hiring position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $30. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Mansfield.
Where is this Mansfield Full-time Recycling Plant Operator | Hiring job located?
This position is based in Mansfield, TX. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Mansfield.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Waste Management provide training for new hires?
Yes, Waste Management provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What qualifications do I need for this Mansfield Full-time Recycling Plant Operator | Hiring role?
Most Mansfield Full-time Recycling Plant Operator | Hiring positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Mansfield Full-time Recycling Plant Operator | Hiring position in Mansfield?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Waste Management reviews applications on a rolling basis.
