Plant Material Handler Weekend Swing Shift - Clackamas

Plant Material Handler Weekend Swing Shift - Clackamas

Clackamas Zone 1 - Clackamas, OR 97015

Overview

Salary Range $17.50 - $20.30 Hourly Position Type Part Time

Description

Our Vision

A world where no resource is wasted.

Our Mission

To ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.

Our Values

We are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.

Summary

The Material Handler I will process materials such as cans, PET bottles and glass bottles to prepare for shipment and further recycling. The Material Handler will operate machinery to sort, count or empty containers, process and record container counts, and meet established productivity standards.

Schedule

1. Weekend from 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of machines designed to sort, count, or move empty beverage containers for the purpose of recycling
• Safely operate plant equipment as assigned including, but not limited to, counters, balers, conveyors, weigh scales, pallet jacks, lift tables, crushers
• Load and unload trailers
• Prepare material for shipment by sorting, stacking, wrapping shells and pallets, and weighing and tagging bales of aluminum, PET, cardboard and film
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
• Adhere to all OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies
• Perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet demand
• Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and orderly facility
• Assist other Material Handlers as needed in all areas of the plant
• Other job duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform key responsibilities of this position
• Experience in a warehouse or industrial environment is preferred but not required

Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities

• Able to perform basic math, such as addition and subtraction
• High degree of attention regarding safety requirements to prevent injury to self and others
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Time Management: Prioritize duties in order of importance
• Communication: Work together to get the job done right the first time
• Reliability: Transportation to and from work
• Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights requiring extra hours, weekends and holidays due to varying volumes.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Travel

• None

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work indoors and outdoors as needed in various temperatures/conditions.
• Exposure to industrial equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to odors of empty beverage containers.
• Noise levels in designated areas of the plant require the use of approved hearing protection.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull carts, toolboxes parts, etc. up to 50+lbs.
• Talking and hearing is frequently required.
• Vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand and walk.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/crouch/squat.
• Must be able to use arms/wrists/hands/grasp.
• Must be able to climb and balance on ladders as needed.