Surplus Worker I

About the role

This is a temporary position. To sort, load, transport, unload, count, move, store, and prepare materials for recycling and surplus operations; to assist in operating recycling and surplus equipment and machinery; and to perform general cleaning and maintenance duties in related work areas.

Responsibilities

• Trains, communicates, and facilitates an environment that encourages service excellence.
• Exchanges information with campus departments regarding MSU assets and sales; promotes environmentally and financially responsible decision making.
• Communicates with public and campus partners utilizing innovative collaboration.
• Captures and coordinates the movement and display of MSU assets, ensuring the best decision is being made with the placement of the materials while promoting the department initiative of landfill diversion.

Requirements

• One year experience in a recycling, surplus or related operation.
• Working knowledge of the tools, equipment and processes used in recycling or surplus operation.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.
• Must meet MSU safe driving standards and drive a University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification.
• Able to interact with, relate to, and work with college personnel and the public.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.
• Possession or attainment of an MSU forklift operator's permit prior to the completion of the applicable probationary or trial period.

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications include:
  • One year experience in a recycling, surplus or related operation.
  • Working knowledge of the tools, equipment and processes used in recycling or surplus operation.
  • Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.
  • Must meet MSU safe driving standards and drive a University vehicle to perform job duties of this classification.
  • Able to interact with, relate to, and work with college personnel and the public.
  • Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.
  • Possession or attainment of an MSU forklift operator's permit prior to the completion of the applicable probationary or trial period.

Skills

Ability to interact with, relate to, and work with college personnel and the public; frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds; possession or attainment of an MSU forklift operator's permit prior to the completion of the applicable probationary or trial period.

Benefits

Additional benefits include vacation (after 6 mos.), sick leave, and holiday pay.

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May require nights, weekend, or holiday work. Hours subject to change.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit a current resume detailing experience. Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May require nights, weekend, or holiday work. Hours subject to change.

Website

msurecycling.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a current resume detailing experience.

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