Recycling Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Webster, TX

About The Position

The Recycling Associate helps ensure compliance with environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The role operates recycling and warehouse equipment, inspects recyclable materials for quality, and removes unwanted or harmful materials during sorting. The associate is expected to develop strategies to improve recycling efforts, meet quality expectations and standards, and maintain attention to detail. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and is supervised directly by the Maintenance Manager. The role is in the Maintenance department and may involve various shifts. Work takes place both inside and outside in changing weather and environmental conditions, including heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions. Shifts may be 8–12 hours long, and work may be required up to 35 feet above the ground. The starting hourly pay is $16, depending on experience. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam. The company describes its workplace as focused on recognizing employee excellence and providing employees with a supportive work environment and the knowledge and tools to serve customers.

Requirements

Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Strong independent work ethic.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on company success.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for eight hours a day, with constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to work in various weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours and at heights of 0–35 feet above the ground.
High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications or licenses.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Sort cardboard, Styrofoam, scrap items, and other materials into appropriate recycling machinery.
Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
Operate equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pickup.
Transport recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
Lock out and tag out equipment as needed.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Clean and maintain recycling equipment.
Follow safety practices and help ensure the safety of others.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.