Environmental Impact Teammate

About the Role

The Environmental Impact Teammate reports to the Maintenance‑Facilities Supervisor and is responsible for keeping all operational areas—including buildings, walkways, fence lines, and other sites—clean, orderly, and compliant with Radius Recycling’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform sweeping, weeding, painting, debris disposal, power washing, and related operations.
• Sweep walkways, power wash walls and glass, remove rubbish and debris, empty trash bins, and paint buildings, concrete barriers, and handrails.
• Maintain general facility areas clear of debris, trash, and vegetation.
• Regularly check and empty trash containers throughout the facility.
• Power wash and paint safety barricades, handrails, and buildings as directed by facilities leadership.
• Follow procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to Radius property.
• Notify managers of major repairs or additions needed for building operating systems.
• Requisition supplies and equipment required for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Operate forklift and person lift safely when needed.
• Support internal control processes by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and suggest improvements.
• Communicate upward regarding operational problems, non‑compliance, policy violations, or illegal actions.
• Interact daily with the Maintenance‑Facilities Supervisor, production supervisors, and other employees.
• Perform related duties and projects as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Basic English speaking and comprehension skills.
• Willingness to learn and safely operate a forklift and person lift.
• Eligibility for U.S. e‑verify (or Canadian age requirements) and agreement to post‑offer drug screen, background check, and arbitration agreement (U.S. non‑union employees).

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 lb occasionally.
• Crouch, bend at the knees, or climb to reach work sites occasionally.
• Stooping, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead frequently.
• Twisting, turning the neck and trunk frequently.
• Walking frequently on uneven ground.
• Continuous handling and grasping of supplies; pushing and pulling during sweeping or cleaning.
• Continuous verbal communication and hearing.
• Visual acuity for close‑detail work.
• Mental dexterity to work independently with attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions and physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt typical of a scrap yard environment. Required personal protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional PPE as needed. Travel is not required. Workload can be unpredictable with substantial pressure during peak times, critical deadlines, and occasional extra hours on weekends, weekdays, or holidays. Disturbances in workflow and irregular schedules may occur intermittently.