Recycling General Plant Employee

About the role

We are seeking dependable, hardworking General Plant Employees to support the daily operations of our recycling facility. This hands-on position is responsible for forklift operation, material handling, pallet processing, and general plant support. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment. This position is performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and recycling facility, requiring employees to work in varying temperatures, dust, noise, and other conditions typical of an industrial operation.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Load, unload, move, and stage recyclable materials throughout the facility.
• Transport materials between receiving areas, processing lines, storage areas, and shipping docks.
• Stack and organize pallets while maintaining safe and efficient storage practices.
• Inspect, sort, repair, and stage pallets for reuse or recycling.
• Build and break down pallets as needed.
• Assist with pallet inventory counts and material tracking.
• Receive, inspect, and process incoming recyclable materials.
• Assist with manual sorting, baling, compacting, and other production activities as needed.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including loading trucks and completing required documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas following company housekeeping standards.
• Assist with other plant duties as assigned to support daily operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One to two years of forklift experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, recycling, or other industrial environment preferred.
• Valid forklift certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and basic inventory documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a physically demanding environment.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing on and off forklifts throughout the workday.
• Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and recycling facility with exposure to seasonal temperatures, dust, noise, and moving industrial equipment.
• Must be comfortable working around forklifts, loaders, conveyors, and other heavy machinery.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production needs.