Porter - Container Cleaner

About the role

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown through acquisitions of family‑owned businesses and combines the resources of a large company with the values of a family‑run business. Located in Newtown, CT, the Full Time Porter / Garbage Container Cleaner is responsible for washing/sanitizing carts, garbage containers, and garbage toters in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner, plus general site clean‑up duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections of pressure washer and related equipment.
• Uses pressure washer to clean and sanitize plastic and metal containers for reuse up to 75‑100 units/day.
• Manipulates pressure washer wand, and occasionally a brush, to clean debris and stains from previously used containers to make them fit to deliver to new customers.
• Gathers the necessary sizes and styles of containers to wash for the day to ensure efficient operation of other departments.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the pressure washer and its components and the basic maintenance requirements for safe & efficient operation.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend work orders and daily assignments well enough to complete basic reports.
• At least 1 year of work experience, preferably in a labor‑type role involving cleaning or washing.
• Ability to stand and work outside throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Full Union Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K
• Much more (as described)

Pay

$20.00 per hour (salary range minimum and maximum both $20.00/Hr).

Schedule

Monday through Friday and some Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.