Recycling Technician

About the role

Vonachen Group is a full-service facility maintenance leader providing janitorial, healthcare, material handling, and logistics support services. Established in 1968, we are four generations strong and one of the fastest growing building service contractors in the industry. We believe in delivering quality work, honoring our commitments, and treating clients and employees with respect.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize metals, glass, wood, paper, plastic, electronics and more into their appropriate containers
• Load and unload recyclables onto trucks
• Clean materials as needed for recycling requirements, which may include the use of saws, blowtorches, and other power tools for proper disposal
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, and other heavy equipment
• Operate a motorized pallet jack
• Work in a cold environment such as a freezer
• Operate a power industrial vehicle to remove boxes, banding, plastic from the shop floor
• Assist with some cleaning
• Work with little supervision and maintain a high-level of performance

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Repeat the same movements
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Ability to lift, push & pull 50 lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 1st and 3rd Shifts
• Monday–Friday & Saturday
• 7 a–3 p and 3 p–11 p

Pay

$15/hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Daily Pay option