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Ring Container Technologies

Operator I

Decatur, IL · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management practices by following the master cleaning and sanitization schedule to ensure the food safety ...

Ring Container Technologies

Operator I

Decatur, IL · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management practices by following the master cleaning and sanitization schedule to ensure the food safety ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

White Heath, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Decatur, IL · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Clinton, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Warrensburg, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Farmer City, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Decatur, IL · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Decatur, IL

$24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can. Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Lake Fork, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Decatur, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Identify, and tag prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can. Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial ...

GFL Environmental

CDL Driver - Residential

Weldon, IL · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... waste cart or can. • Manage assigned Helper(s) if applicable. • Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to ...

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How much do waste management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for waste management in Decatur, IL is $60,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,600.00 and $69,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a waste management job?

A Waste Management job involves the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials to ensure environmental sustainability and public health. Workers in this field may handle sorting recyclables, operating waste collection vehicles, or managing landfill sites. The goal is to minimize waste's environmental impact while complying with regulations and promoting efficient waste disposal practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in waste management?

To thrive in Waste Management, you need knowledge of waste handling procedures, safety regulations, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment such as compactors, balers, and computerized tracking systems is frequently required, and certifications like HAZWOPER or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be beneficial. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and clear communication skills are valuable soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and effective operations in managing and disposing of waste materials responsibly.

What are the typical work schedules and environments for waste management professionals?

Waste Management professionals often work early morning or late evening shifts and may be assigned to routes or facilities with varying hours depending on the employer and role. Work environments can include outdoor settings, waste collection routes, recycling centers, or landfill sites, where safety gear and strict adherence to safety protocols are essential. Teams are typically close-knit and require frequent collaboration to accomplish shared goals efficiently. The role may involve physical tasks and exposure to changing weather, but employers usually provide proper training and equipment to ensure safety and comfort. Understanding the demanding but rewarding nature of the work environment helps candidates assess if the position is a good match for their preferences.

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Operator I

Ring Container Technologies

Decatur, IL • On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Ring Container Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 120 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Job Purpose
To operate production machinery safely and efficiently; maintain appropriate documentation and communicate ideas and problems to appropriate staff; perform scheduled preventative maintenance and other repairs to production equipment; participate in production equipment changeovers; responsible for producing best quality product.
Safety
  • Follow all employer safety and health regulations as required by company policies, procedures and practices.
  • Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment to meet or exceed company established safety culture.
  • Follow Lock out/Block Out/ Tag out policy.
  • Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
  • Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions and confronting unsafe behaviors in the facility.
  • Address all unsafe acts or conditions immediately and report to Shift Production Supervisor.
  • Participate and/or conduct safety training as scheduled.

Daily Operations
  • Monitor and explain deviation from expected Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Complete any machine and task specific training as documented on Operator Development Plan. Perform necessary Operator Checklists.
  • Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed. Correct any deviations from quality standards in order to produce product within specifications.
  • Monitor and respond accordingly to any deviations within SPC charting.
  • Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel.
  • Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager and in response to machine malfunctions. Troubleshoot machine and process issues.
  • Responsible for personal development by establishing SMART goals, requesting regular meetings with their managers, volunteering for plant improvement teams, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and meeting or exceeding their self-development and performance goals. Provide suggestions for training topics.
  • Ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule.
  • Maintain accurate production reporting documentation.
  • Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment.
  • Operate Powered Industrial Truck, Boom Lift and Scissor Lift per OSHA regulations rules and guidelines.

Quality/GMP/Food Safety
  • Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times which meet or exceed company expectations and customer quality expectations.
  • Label and/or tag all production, and maintain raw and packaging material traceability by recording lot codes as required.
  • Isolate and track all non-conforming products and materials.
  • Perform quality and downstream testing and measurements, and record results in the specified system or form as directed.
  • Communicate out of specification conditions, food safety and food defense issues to the appropriate personnel.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs.
  • Ensure work is performed in a manner which prevents foreign material contamination.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management practices by following the master cleaning and sanitization schedule to ensure the food safety of materials, products and processes are not impacted.
  • Proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities.

Preventive Maintenance
  • Perform scheduled production equipment changeovers as outlined by the plant production schedule. Perform changeovers with limited impact to OEE.
  • Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks as outlined by the plant PM program. Manage preventative maintenance tasks in Computerized Maintenance Management Software, as directed, including generating work orders.
  • Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure equipment is clean and in 'showroom condition' after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.
  • Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas. Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement.
  • Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover.
  • Record parts removed from inventory on appropriate documentation and Computerized Maintenance Management Software to maintain sufficient parts inventory.
  • Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a reorder point.

Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications
  • Our Operator should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation and the desire and focus to improve the business.
  • Our Operator may be required to act as Person In Charge in the absence of a member of management.
  • Our Operator must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent and successfully complete the entrance examinations and interviews.

Abilities Required
  • Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.
  • Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
  • Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.
  • Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
  • Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.

Physical Activity Required:
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Needs good body agility.
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing: Standing for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking: Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.
  • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin.
  • Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts.
  • Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or fingers.
  • Vision: Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures. Eye sight capable of seeing small defects at distances close to the eyes.
  • Exertion: Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Environmental Working Conditions:
  • The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
  • The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.
  • The worker is subject to noise.
  • The worker is subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
  • The worker is subject to being exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.
  • The worker may be subject to atmospheric conditions, i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
  • The worker is subject to oils. Air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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Ring Container Technologiesis an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.
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