What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - 955 position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to perform manual labor to sort received recycled items. Cleans and maintains building and equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Sorts material on conveyor belt.
- Cleans and maintains building and equipment.
- Uses equipment to move, bale materials, and remove trash from facility.
- Assists warehouse operators as needed.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- No experience required
Licenses or Certifications
- None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment utilized for recycling operations.
- Safety policies and protocol related to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand/power tools.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Listening and following directions.
- Working independently.
Ability to:
- Sort and organize materials quickly and accurately.
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Recognize and solve problems.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
Outdoor Environment: Sometimes
Warehouse environment – Frequently/Often
Exposures:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Communicable diseases – Sometimes
Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) – Sometimes
Outdoor Environment: Sometimes
Warehouse environment – Frequently/Often
Exposures:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Communicable diseases – Sometimes
Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) – Sometimes
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 essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents required to bend, stoop, reach, twist, dig, climb stairs, balance, grasp, push, feel attributes of objects, and operate mechanical equipment.
Hours/Days
Monday -Thursday 6:30-AM 5:00 PM. Some Fridays or Saturdays may be required.
Starting Salary
16.39/hr
Pay Grade
102
Number of Positions Available
2
Deadline to Apply
03/04/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
