Recycling Operations Associate

Overview

The Recycling Associate is a utility position responsible for maintaining the facilities and overseeing recycling operations. This role requires a versatile individual capable of handling multiple responsibilities, ensuring the smooth operation of facility maintenance tasks, and managing recycling processes efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the facilities, including waste management and recycling areas
• Manage recycling operations, including the collection, sorting, and processing of recyclable materials
• Operate and maintain can crushing machinery and other recycling equipment
• Monitor inventory levels of recycling materials and order supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in all activities
• Assist in developing and implementing facility maintenance schedules
• Coordinate with external vendors for facility repairs and maintenance services
• Process and sort redemptions in compliance with state regulations
• Sort, load, and inventory vendor commodities for state reporting
• Coordinate customer redemptions within mandated timelines
• Repack damaged goods and maintain inventory quality standards
• Assist with unloading and segregating route trucks
• Maintain CRC and warehouse cleanliness to company standards
• Prepare reports on facility maintenance and recycling activities for management review
• Provide support in emergency situations such as equipment breakdowns or facility issues
• Train new employees on facility maintenance procedures and recycling operations
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize recycling processes and facility operations
• Participate in regular safety meetings and training sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Experience in facility maintenance and repair
• Ability to operate recycling equipment and machinery
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and practices

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• Must be able to frequently lift, lower, push, carry, or pull up to 48 pounds
• Must be able to regularly sit and operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jacks, and battery change stations
• Work may involve repetitive motions, working at varying heights, and exposure to warehouse environmental conditions
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, and peak‑season schedules may be required

Pay

Hourly pay rate of $21 / hour.

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• Vacation accrual
• Paid sick leave