Recycling Technician

Recycling Technician

Quad, located in Westampton, NJ is looking for a full time Recycling Technician. 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. Pay range is $16.00-$22.50, Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Key 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

Job Requirements

• Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• Experience: 1 year of manufacturing experience is preferred
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Quad Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification (Forklift, Clamp Truck, Tugger) as necessary for the area/plant needs.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to operate necessary recycling equipment
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to effectively and professional 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

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.