Recycling Technician
1 week ago
Cypress, United States
Earth Friendly Products
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:We have an immediate opening for a Recycling Technician to handle processing of all recycling and waste management for our Cypress, CA facility.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the collecting, handling and delivery of recyclable material from offices and production area
- Ensuring recyclable materials are placed in proper containers
- Inspecting collection barrels, carts, dumpsters, and recycling bins making sure that they are in good condition and if they need their labels to be replaced
- Maintaining records and makes periodic reports about volume and type of recycling activity
- Maintaining recycling center in a clean, well-organized manner avoiding clutter and potential fire hazards
- Receiving, inspecting and verifying recyclable materials
- Picking up and delivers supplies and materials for recycling area
- Loading and unloading recycling pickup trucks
- Overseeing recycling equipment maintenance
- Assisting in the sorting and baling of recyclable commodities
- Logging and tracking recycling pick-ups
- Reporting garbage spills/hazardous waste and contaminated recycling bins/barrels to the Plant Manager and/or VP of Sustainability
- Involvement in other special projects, as needed
Recycling Technician - Starting pay $17.00 per hour; salary range $17.00 to $22.10 per hour
Requirements:In order to be successful, you will need:
- At least 6 to 12 months experience working in a production environment
- High school diploma/GED
- Forklift experience/certification
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of proper methods of disposing of hazardous materials
- Knowledge of safe and proper use of baler
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions