BottleDrop Processing Specialist - Salem Area

OREGON BEVERAGE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE•Salem, OR
•Onsite

About The Position

The BottleDrop Processing Specialist supports BottleDrop Redemption Centers by providing swing- and grave-shift processing coverage. The role primarily involves operating equipment that sorts, counts, compacts, or moves empty beverage containers for recycling. Specialists process and record container counts accurately while meeting established productivity standards. Schedules must be flexible to meet BottleDrop’s needs, and the position may require travel between centers during a shift. The work may be performed independently or with a team of two, depending on the shift and business needs. It takes place indoors and outdoors, in varying temperatures and conditions, with exposure to industrial equipment, moving mechanical parts, vibration, sharp objects, cleaning products, occasional container odors, and noise that may require approved hearing protection. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and involves some local travel as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Dependable vehicle.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Ability to work in a physical, fast-paced environment.
  • Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to perform the job and communicate mechanical maintenance needs.
  • Ability to work safely on top of, around, and under machinery and conveyors.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods on a concrete floor.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to frequently push or pull more than 50 pounds using wheeled bag racks.
  • Ability to stand and walk; bend, stoop, crouch, or squat; and use arms, wrists, hands, and grasp.
  • Ability to occasionally climb and balance.
  • Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • Work experience in a warehouse or production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nightly support and material processing for different centers.
  • Receive, stack, and process empty beverage containers.
  • Clean and maintain compaction and sorting equipment.
  • Work independently or as part of a team of two, depending on the shift and business need.
  • Travel to multiple centers within a work shift when needed.
  • Operate equipment safely and properly.
  • Deep-clean the BottleDrop center as needed.
  • Follow OBRC policies and applicable OSHA safety policies, including requirements for personal protective equipment and Lock Out Tag Out.
  • Process and record container counts accurately while meeting productivity standards.
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