Material Handler Equipment Operator (H) - Ind2

ABM • Plainfield, NJ

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About The Position

The Waste Material Handler collects, transports, processes, and organizes waste and recyclable materials, including cardboard, plastic, scrap, refuse, and wooden shipping pallets. The role supports safe and efficient material handling in assigned areas and may use site equipment, including balers, when trained and authorized. Team members are expected to help maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment.

This role may suit someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military- and veteran-friendly employer and encourages veterans and candidates with military experience to apply.

New hires may be eligible for a $100 retention bonus after successfully completing 90 days of employment and meeting eligibility requirements. Employees may also earn a $100 referral bonus for referring a friend who is hired and meets eligibility requirements. Terms, company policy, and active-employment requirements apply. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package; details are available through ABM Team Member Benefits for Front Line Team Members.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet site badge requirements, including successfully completing a background check.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Ability to follow site safety procedures and directions from supervisors and managers.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend forward, and kneel during the assigned shift.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and transport 10 or more pounds for at least 75% of the shift.
• Must come prepared with assigned PPE and weather-permitting attire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in waste handling, recycling, warehouse support, janitorial support, or general labor.
• Experience using pallet jacks, balers, or other basic material handling equipment.
• One year of similar work experience.
• One year of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport waste materials to designated disposal, staging, or processing areas.
• Remove recyclable materials from trash or mixed material streams as assigned.
• Process cardboard by cutting or breaking it down and placing it into gaylords, balers, or other assigned collection areas.
• Organize wooden pallets using manual lifting or pallet jacks and place them in designated areas.
• Evaluate materials for disposal, processing, staging, or possible reuse according to site procedures.
• Keep assigned work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Perform general support duties such as cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping, and dusting in designated areas.
• Adapt to changing operational needs and perform duties in different assigned areas.
• Report damaged, broken, or unsafe equipment and working conditions to site leadership.
• Bring assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) and weather-appropriate attire to work.
• Obtain the tools and equipment needed for assigned tasks at the beginning of each shift.
• Keep work equipment clean and sanitized before, during, and after the shift.
• Follow ABM Core Values and Success Behaviors.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; details are available through ABM Team Member Benefits for Front Line Team Members.
• Potential $100 retention bonus after successful completion of 90 days of employment and meeting eligibility requirements.
• Potential $100 referral bonus for referring a friend who is hired and meets eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed