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:

• 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.