Laborer

USA Waste and Recycling•Hatfield, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Laborer USA Waste and Recycling USA Waste and Recycling, Inc Position Summary: The Laborer position is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, recycling center, or landfill. This position will also be responsible for other duties such as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, and general office maintenance. Your Role: Help with collection routes. Clean all on-site equipment and carts. Perform yard work, including mowing and trash removal. Operate general site equipment. Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Work overtime and rotating shifts from the scheduled start to the scheduled end time. Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace. Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings. Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards. Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs. Your Skills: Ability to complete safety, operational, and other required training within a scheduled period. Communication skills sufficient for the required job functions Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills sufficient to complete routine tasks. Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment. Desirable requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalent Minimum 6 months of related experience in an industrial environment Two years of experience in an industrial environment as a Material handler or comparable position is preferred. The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker. This Position Features: Family-Oriented Environment Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential Physical Demands: Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds. Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.). Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements. Clarity of vision. Our Story USA Waste is at the forefront of waste and hauling and processing - innovating every step of the way as we work to find the best solutions for safe and efficient residential and commercial services. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, powering our buildings with solar energy, and fueling our trucks with all-American natural gas, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet. Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve. Join a team committed to taking leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability. Some see waste. We see possibilities. USAW1 USA Waste and Recycling, Inc. EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.

Requirements

Ability to complete safety, operational, and other required training within a scheduled period.
Communication skills sufficient for the required job functions
Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills sufficient to complete routine tasks.
Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 6 months of related experience in an industrial environment
Two years of experience in an industrial environment as a Material handler or comparable position is preferred.
The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Responsibilities

Help with collection routes.
Clean all on-site equipment and carts.
Perform yard work, including mowing and trash removal.
Operate general site equipment.
Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Work overtime and rotating shifts from the scheduled start to the scheduled end time.
Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.