MATERIAL HANDLER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (H)

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, process, and organize waste and recyclable materials.
• Support safe and efficient material handling operations in assigned areas.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, and transport up to 10 pounds for at least 75% of the shift.
• Use site equipment such as balers as trained and authorized.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment.
• Secure necessary tools and equipment at the start of each shift.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize work areas before, during, and after shifts.
• Remove recyclable materials from mixed material streams as assigned.
• Process cardboard by cutting, breaking down, and placing materials into appropriate containers.
• Organize wood pallets using pallet jacks and place them in designated areas.
• Evaluate materials for proper disposal, processing, staging, or reuse.
• Report damaged, broken, or unsafe equipment and working conditions to site leadership.
• Perform general support duties including cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Support changing operational needs and perform duties in different assigned areas.
• Understand and embody ABM Core Values and Success Behaviors.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Meet all requirements to receive required site badges, including successful completion of a background check.
• Previous experience in waste handling, recycling, warehouse support, janitorial support, or general labor preferred.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to follow site safety procedures and direction from supervisors and managers.
• Experience using pallet jacks, balers, or other basic material handling equipment is preferred.
• One year of similar work experience preferred.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.

About the Role

The Waste Material Handler supports safe and efficient material handling operations in assigned areas. This role involves collecting, transporting, processing, and organizing waste and recyclable materials, including cardboard, plastic, scrap, refuse, and wooden shipping pallets. The handler must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and transport up to 10 pounds for at least 75% of the shift. They also ensure work areas are clean, safe, and organized, and report damaged or unsafe equipment to site leadership.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older. Must meet all requirements to receive required site badges, including successful completion of a background check. Previous experience in waste handling, recycling, warehouse support, janitorial support, or general labor is preferred. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and follow site safety procedures and direction from supervisors and managers is required. Experience using pallet jacks, balers, or other basic material handling equipment is preferred. One year of similar work experience and one year of customer service experience are preferred qualifications.

Skills

Physical strength and endurance to lift, carry, push, pull, and transport up to 10 pounds for at least 75% of the shift.

Benefits

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including military and veteran friendly employment opportunities. For more information, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members.

Pay

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Schedule

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