Recycling Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Webster, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Recycling Associate, you will help ensure compliance with environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The Recycling Associate is responsible for operating heavy equipment including cardboard balers, pallet jacks, stock pickers, foam densifiers, shredders, and other recycling equipment. They also are a quality control inspector and remove unwanted or harmful materials while sorting recyclables. The ideal Recycling Associate develops strategies to improve recycling efforts, adheres to quality expectations and standards, and has excellent attention to detail. If you are eager to help the environment and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!

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.
Basic computer skills required.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

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.

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.