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Waste Connections

Control Room Operator

6357-Penn MRF

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Oct 2026

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the posting

We are looking for a Control Room Operator to join the Penn Waste team in Manchester, PA .

Monday-Friday day shift 6am-5pm with mandatory Saturdays following a holiday.

Summary: Under the direction of the Mezzanine Supervisor readies the BHS system from the mezzanine control room in order to provide a safe and orderly environment of the recycle center by performing the following duties to ensure quality bales with the use of teamwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned .

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include promoting safety, teamwork, quality and production.

Runs out all debris remaining from screen cleaning from previous shift.

Loads back end of BHS, belts #10, #12 and #14.

Readies the BHS system for production at scheduled start time . Start system in order to check for mechanical or electrical issues/concerns. Checks material quality at start up and makes appropriate adjustments.

Continually monitors quality checkpoints and makes appropriate adjustments.

Shuts down machine at the end of the shift. Ensures that all local breakers are locked out and tagged. ALL Lock Out/Tag Out procedures are to be followed.

Assists in daily cleaning of all areas as assigned by the supervisor, to include but not limited to: NRT’s, Screens, drum and decks. Remain until all cleaning is completed or released.

Completed a safety walk through to insure that all employees are accounted for and that no one is in the screens, NRT’s or the metering bin.

Is a champion of safety programs within the Penn Waste, Inc. organization. Leads by example by wearing/using all required PPE at all times.

Works well with others.

Non Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists supervisor with assigning sorters, as needed.
  • Assist as a sorter during breaks or shortages in personnel.
  • Ensure that all trash, rigid and metal containers are emptied at the end of the shift.
  • Pulls the fortress key after the BHS system is in Maintenance mode.
  • Verifies that all locks have been removed by the assigned lock holder from local lockouts as described in the Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
  • Inspects for damaged/missing disks after cleaning news #1 and #2. Any damaged disks shall be replaced prior to leaving for the day. Replaced disk(s) shall be marked on the chart and forwarded to Mike Goldman, or other assigned personnel for tracking purposes.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

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