At a Glance
- Tasks: Help customers with waste disposal and operate the weighbridge at our facility.
- Company: Join Programmed, a leading employer in Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Work outdoors, gain industry qualifications, and enjoy a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community by promoting recycling and reducing landfill.
- Qualifications: Basic computer skills and a friendly attitude; retail experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
Like talking to people? Comfortable using a computer? Then Programmed wants to hear from you!
We have a short term role starting immediately working through to Christmas - minimum 3 days per, occasional weekend work may be required.
We're on the hunt for a Waste Operator to support the Waste & Recycling Facility in Muswellbrook.
This isn't your average 'sit behind a desk all day' role.
One minute you'll be helping a local customer find the right waste stream, the next you'll be operating a weighbridge, and keeping the site tidy
What's in it for you?
- Work outdoors and indoors
- Variety every day
- Great team environment
- Local Muswellbrook region role
- Opportunity to gain industry qualifications
- Be part of helping the community recycle and reduce landfill
- What You'll Be Doing
- Operating the public weighbridge and recording customer loads
- Welcoming customers with a friendly attitude and helping them dispose of materials correctly
- Processing EFTPOS and cash transactions
- Issuing receipts and completing daily reconciliations
- Identifying waste streams and directing customers accordingly
- Maximising recycling and resource recovery opportunities
- Assisting customers with mulch, woodchip and Reuse Shop purchases
- Maintaining a clean and tidy facility
- Operating plant and equipment (where qualified)
- Supporting site safety and security procedures
- Following WHS requirements and contributing to a safe workplace
What We're Looking For
You don't need to be a waste expert already, but you'll ideally have
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and data entry)
- Cash handling or retail experience
- A willingness to work outdoors in all conditions
- A Class C Driver's Licence or higher
- White Card (or ability to obtain)
- Waste industry or operational experience highly regarded
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Waste Operator in Muswellbrook employer: Programmed / PERSOLKELLY
At Programmed Skilled Workforce, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering competitive rates from $51.06 to $55.46 per hour and the opportunity for permanent positions. Our strong safety culture and commitment to inclusivity create a supportive work environment where your skills as a Boilermaker or Fabricator are truly valued, alongside opportunities for personal and professional growth in the vibrant Mt Thorley region.
