Warehouse and Driver Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay:

• $16–$18/hour DOE (Material Handler)
• $23–$25/hour DOE (When Driving)
• Expected Hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Referral program
• Overtime opportunities

About Us:
CRI Recycling is a full-service environmental company dedicated to sustainable recycling solutions for industrial waste streams. We help customers reduce landfill use, meet EPA and RCRA compliance standards, and advance their sustainability goals. Our team is built on integrity, teamwork, customer commitment, and clear communication.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dependable and safety-minded Material Handler / CDL A Driver to support CRI’s recycling operations. This hybrid role involves approximately 90% warehouse material handling and 10% driving. You’ll assist in warehouse operations, safely moving and staging recyclable materials, and occasionally operate a Class A commercial vehicle to transport non-hazardous industrial waste and recyclables between customer locations and CRI facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to load, unload, and stage materials.
• Handle containers, drums, totes, and pallets safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, manifests, and labels in accordance with company standards.
• Perform warehouse housekeeping, organization, and material flow support.
• When driving, safely operate Class A commercial vehicles for transport of materials.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections in compliance with DOT and company standards.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures to protect yourself, coworkers, and the environment.
• Coordinate with dispatch and warehouse teams for efficient workflow.
• Represent CRI professionally at all times, both on the road and in the facility.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Minimum 2–3 years of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Background and drug screening required.
• Clean driving record; able to pass DOT physical.
• Prior warehouse or material handling experience required.
• Knowledge of load securement, DOT regulations, and safe lifting practices.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Safety-first mindset with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in coordination with others.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move containers, drums, and materials as needed.
• Climb, bend, kneel, and perform physical work in warehouse and outdoor conditions.
• Comfortable operating equipment and vehicles safely.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.