Recycle Technician

Recycle Technician

Job Overview

The Recycle Technician will be responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation program.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures

Stop at risk behavior of others and self

Perform work assignments in a team with other employees

Perform repetitive tasks

Maintain clean work area

Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules

Take direction and respond to supervision

Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner

Maintain logs and schedules

Support shift lead in completing punch-list items

Use proper personal protective equipment

Present a professional appearance and conduct

Understand customer service and satisfaction

Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment

Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials

Inspect and sort materials

Maintain dock and collection areas

Work with multiple collection containers

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/ or Experience: High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of recycling experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experience - preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus. May be required to have a valid driver's license. Completed all safety and task training certification. May be required to be forklift certified. May be required to have Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA. Completed all safety and task training certifications

Knowledge, Ability, Skills:

Bilingual a plus

Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and willing to share with team.

Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment.

Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Compensation and Shift:

2nd shift rotating days- 2pm-10:30pm days vary with rotating weekends

$16-$17 per hour