Recycling Associate ($17.50/Hr)(Paid Weekly)

American Furniture Warehouse•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Associate is responsible for sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling. This role involves transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse, operating balers to compress recyclable materials, and using various equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up. The associate will also perform Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) on equipment as needed, ensure a clean and professional work environment, and maintain recycling equipment. Safety is paramount, and the associate must ensure their own safety and the safety of others at all times, while also abiding by all company policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

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
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate
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; 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

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
Transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse
Operating balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales
Operating various equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up
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