Recycle Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Thornton, CO

1d•$17 - $22

About The Position

Typical duties include but are not limited to: Sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling Operating balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales Operating various equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up Transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse. Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) equipment as needed. Ensure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional. Cleaning and maintaining recycling equipment Ensuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times. Abide by all company policies and procedures. All other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager as directed.

Requirements

Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Have a strong independent work ethic.
Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Analytical - Ability to analyze, collect and research data and read reports, fierce attention to detail.
Mathematical Skills -Basic math skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and use whole numbers.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed and offers to help others.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others & ideas and tries new things.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports AFW’s goals and values.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; has a cooperative spirit; ability and authority to plan work, meet deadlines and coordinate time sensitive activities across personnel in multiple departments.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Safety and Security – Observes and practices safety and security procedures and initiatives.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
Basic computer skills required.
Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.
Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful but not required.
Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications/licenses preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Responsibilities

Sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling
Operating balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales
Operating various equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up
Transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) equipment as needed.
Ensure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.
Cleaning and maintaining recycling equipment
Ensuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times.
Abide by all company policies and procedures.
All other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager as directed.