Recycling - Waste Handler

JOB TITLE:                         Recycling Waste Handler             

FLSA STATUS:                   Non-Exempt  

CATEGORY:                       Machine Operator I 

SCHEDULE:                       Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6pm-6am 

SUMMARY:

Conducts tasks required in the recycling area and plant cleanliness. Performs basic maintenance on a variety of specialized production and non-production equipment. Follow written, verbal and visual work instructions.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The ability to understand written, verbal and visual instructions
• The ability to perform accurate written and computer data entry
• Able to test material before shipment
• Ability to operate all recycling equipment
  • Balers, fabric, fiber, cores, cardboard
  • Hypertrim
  • Compactor(s)
• Load Waste on Vecoplan Shredder for Erema Operation
• Weigh, tag, and properly document all waste.
• Follow written Work Order instructions using proper materials
• Load trailers for shipment
• Monitor and fill outside containers with waste material (open top dumpsters)
• Certified fork truck, clamp truck and pole truck operation
• Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
• Able to maintain clean work environment (housekeeping, 5S) with little/no supervision
  • Frequent removal of waste from all departments (production waste, cardboard, fiber and metal)
• Use of efficient time management skills
• Able to prioritize internal and external job functions
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• Lock-out/tag-out
• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• On the job safety review
• Powered Industrial Truck certification 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continuous standing
• Frequent walking
• Frequent pushing/pulling

• Frequent upper extremity use
• Frequent climbing stairs
• Frequent PIT operation
• Frequent hand use
• Frequent bending/kneeling

ADHERE TO COMPANY AND SAFETY POLICY

• Follow all safety and company policy including but not limited to proper PPE, Attendance, Cell Phone and Smoking.

**Excellent benefits package to include (but not limited to): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) company match, Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental life insurance for self, spouse and children, gym membership discounts, wellness program, referral bonus program, longevity bonuses, Attendance bonuses and much more!!