Magna Engineered Glass: Product Recycler (Box Breaker)

Product Recycler

The Product Recycler at Magna Engineered Glass is responsible for sorting & preparing cardboard and recyclable materials for shipment from the North Plant recycling area. This position plays a key role in maintaining housekeeping standards, maximizing recycling efficiency, and reducing waste disposal costs by ensuring cardboard is properly processed and separated from non-recyclable and other recyclable materials. This position formally reports to the EHS Manager but takes daily direction from the production team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Break down cardboard boxes, pallets and packaging materials for recycling.
• Remove and separate metal, plastic, foam, wood and other non-cardboard materials.
• Utilize hand tools such as a screw gun / drill, hammer, and a pry bar (crowbar) to disassemble packaging materials and containers.
• Organize and stack cardboard into dense, stable and space-efficient loads for recycling pickup and transportation.
• Organize and prepare other recyclables such as metals, plastics, etc. into space efficient loads for recycling pickup and transportation.
• Prepare recycling trailers, containers and staging areas for material loading.
• Inspect recyclable materials for contamination and ensure proper segregation of materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe recycling work area.
• Assist with movement of cardboard and recyclable materials using designated equipment as authorized.
• Monitor recycling accumulation levels and communicate pickup needs and concerns to appropriate people.
• Support plant housekeeping initiatives and recycling programs.
• Follow all environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, spills or incidents immediately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, recycling or material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand tools, including:
• Cordless screwgun/drill
• Hammer
• Pry bar/crowbar
• Ability to identify and separate recyclable materials
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to keep own situational awareness a top priority
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic understanding of workplace safety requirements
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in manufacturing environments.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities:

• Prolonged standing at least 8 hours, but up to 12 hours per day
• Conduct work in compliance with the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) regulations and ISO45001 Occupational H&S Management System (OHSMS) and ISO14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements
• Follow all Magna Engineered Glass' HSE policies and procedures
• Use and wear the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective devices
• Report absence or defect in any equipment or protective device to the Supervisor/Manager
• Report any hazard, unsafe act or condition to the Supervisor/Manager
• Attend/participate in all required training

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and warehouse setting.
• Regular interaction with forklifts, tuggers, and other material handling equipment.
• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and any additional PPE required by site policies.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing at least 8 hours, but up to 12 hours per day
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times per hour.
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching.
• Repetitive use of hands, including gripping, grasping, pinching, squeezing
• Ability to handle large cardboard containers and packaging materials.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures consistent with a manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies:

A competency is a specific behavior or attribute that enables someone to effectively perform tasks or fulfill responsibilities in a job role. Each competency represents a key area in which an individual must excel to succeed in a role, and Magna Engineered Glass often uses competencies as benchmarks for assessing employee performance, guiding professional development, and aligning workforce capabilities with organizational goals.

• Safety Awareness & Risk Management: Consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety by proactively following all required safety standards.
• Material Sorting & Operational Excellence: Effectively sorts, segregates, prepares and organizes materials to maximize recycling efficiency, minimize contamination and support cost-effective waste management.
• Accountability & Dependability: Demonstrates reliability, self-motivation and ownership of responsibilities by completing tasks independently, following instructions and contributing positively to team and plant objectives.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Magna Exteriors