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Waste Connections

Recycling Plant Operator

Pay: $39,520/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: South Hutchinson, KS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/18/2026

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What they do

A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.

$53,809 / year median in Kansas

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Stutzman Recycle, a Waste Connections company, is currently searching for a recycling plant operator in South Hutchinson, Kansas.

Pay:

$19 with overtime

Hours:

Monday - Friday 5 am - 3:30 pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate plant equipment Safely use and operate conveyers, bailers, and forklift. Ensure that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material. Shipping and receiving responsibilities. Performs full clerical and general office duties as needed. Assisting with office duties, filing and paperwork as needed. Ensuring that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Providing general upkeep of the Plant. Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a high degree of tact, discretion and diplomacy. Job Requirements Experience operating similar equipment. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to multi-task. Reliability and punctuality is a must. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including:

medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.