Material Handler

ABM•Normal, IL

19d

About The Position

The Waste Material Handler collects, transports, processes, and organizes waste and recyclable materials, which may include cardboard, plastic, scrap, refuse, and wooden shipping pallets. The role supports safe and efficient material handling in assigned areas and may involve using site equipment, including balers, when trained and authorized. Assigned areas and duties may change based on client needs and operational priorities. Team members are expected to maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment and comply with ABM and client safety, security, compliance, and quality standards. The position requires regular physical activity throughout the shift, including walking, standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling, as well as handling loads of 10 or more pounds for at least 75% of the shift. The worker must arrive with assigned PPE and weather-appropriate attire, obtain necessary tools and equipment, and keep equipment clean and sanitized. The role pays $19.00–$19.50 per hour; the specific offer may vary based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. The position may suit someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must meet all requirements to receive required site badges, including successfully completing a background check.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to follow site safety procedures and direction from supervisors and managers.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and transport 10 or more pounds for at least 75% of the shift.
Must be able to regularly walk, stand, climb, bend forward, and kneel during the assigned shift.
Must come prepared with assigned PPE and weather-appropriate 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.
Military or veteran experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate professionally with clients, teammates, and other contractors.
Perform daily waste and material handling duties in assigned areas based on client and site needs.
Safely collect, transport, load, unload, sort, and stage waste and recyclable materials.
Assist with processing materials through site equipment, including balers, when trained and authorized.
Comply with ABM and client safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures.
Arrive prepared with assigned PPE and weather-appropriate attire, and obtain necessary tools and equipment at the beginning of each shift.
Keep work equipment clean and sanitized before, during, and after the shift.
Transport waste materials to designated disposal, staging, or processing areas.
Remove recyclable materials from trash or mixed material streams as assigned.
Cut and break down cardboard and place it into gaylords, balers, or other assigned collection areas.
Organize wooden pallets by manual lifting or use of pallet jacks and place them in designated areas.
Evaluate materials for disposal, processing, staging, or possible reuse as directed by 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.
Understand and embody ABM Core Values and Success Behaviors.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.