Waste Management Worker

Essential Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned and changed as needed):

· Trash and scrap material removal from entire building excluding office and break areas.

· Following proper procedures involved with operating a baler machine.

· Following proper procedures involved with operating a container trash compactor.

· Sorting out cardboard, plastic, paper, foam and other recyclables from production area’s trash carts.

· Repetitive lifting of recyclable and non-recyclable materials (cardboard, plastic, paper, foam, etc.)

· Operating a pallet jack.

· Weighing bales with recyclable material on digital scales after removing them from the baler machine.

· Knowing the required bale weights for each of the recyclable materials.

· Sweeping and keeping work area clean all throughout the day and before leaving.

· Moving and organizing trash carts, bales, pallets, scrap materials and all other waste management items.

· Notifying head of recycling department when compactor is full.

· Taking non-recyclable material to dumpster.

· Ensuring proper 5s implementation in Waste Management areas and for all recyclables and non recyclable containers.

With Forklift Training and Certification

· Operate forklift to organize baler items and materials including carts, totes, platforms and possible containers

· Operate forklift to weigh bales of recyclable materials

· Operate forklift to load trucks with bales/containers of scrap material.

· Operate forklift to pick up production trash or recyclables on carts, totes, platforms and other containers

· Operate forklift to dispose of any non-recyclable items

Primary Objectives

· Completing all tasks as delegated by the supervising authority.

· Effectively managing time and meeting all specified deadlines.

· Complying with the industry standards and safety regulations of working.

· When all daily tasks are completed, employee is to contact head of recycling department for assignment of other tasks.

Requirements

· High School diploma or GED preferred

· One year of experience in waste management or similar tasks preferred.

· Physical ability to bend, stoop, stand and repetitively lift, push, pull 50 or more pounds continuously throughout assigned work shift.

· Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions / directions.

• Ability and desire to perform other duties as assigned as it relates to the scope and nature of our business.
• Ability to transfer as needed to another shift and / or department.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17