Recycler

''•Appleton, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycler is responsible to assist production by emptying barrels, bales up paper, cardboard, plastic and maintain the trash area in a safe and clean environment. This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
6+ months of experience working in manufacturing, experience working in food manufacturing strongly preferred
Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine checks and maintain the compactor and recycling areas in safe, clean condition, following all safety and GMP guidelines.
Empty hoppers and barrels, ensure bins are properly marked and filled, and bale/transport recyclable materials according to procedures.
Operate the forklift and perform sanitation on assigned equipment and work areas, utilizing and maintaining cleaning tools as required.
Coordinate recycling issues across shifts, notify parts room for compactor pickup, and work closely with Production Supervisor during downtime or as needed.
Ensure adherence to recycling policies, assist coworkers, and carry out any other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.