Recycling Technician

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success.

About the role

In this role, you will ensure the effective operation and processing of recycling materials through use of shredding/baling and trim baling systems. This is done through staging and grading of recyclables, system start-up/shut-down/operation and processing of paper, plastic and metal graded materials.

Responsibilities

• Gather, load and unload materials through lifting and/or Power Industrial Vehicles
• Operate recycling machinery to effectively process materials
• Sort and assign appropriate recycling grade to materials
• Create and maintain all records for outbound shipment in appropriate systems and/or hardcopies
• Identify and resolve general maintenance items and escalate as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including machinery
• Actively participate and follow all Safety and Lean regulations, policies and initiatives, including performing daily maintenance inspections as required and report any issues of concern to the appropriate leader
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• 1 year of manufacturing experience is preferred
• Quad Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification (Forklift, Clamp Truck, Tugger) as necessary for the area/plant needs

Skills

• Ability to operate necessary recycling equipment
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate both verbally and written
• Proficient knowledge of departmental programs, applications and computer operating systems
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and all other internal/external contacts to promote teamwork
• Basic knowledge and ability to use desktop and mobile PCs
• Ability to work Quad assigned work schedule

Pay

Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $16.00-$22.50, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Additional benefits