Recycling Associate

American Furniture Warehouse•Glendale, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Recycling Associate, you will help ensure compliance with environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The role operates recycling equipment and supports quality control by sorting recyclables and removing unwanted or harmful materials. The ideal associate helps improve recycling efforts, meets quality expectations and standards, and demonstrates strong attention to detail. The position works with the maintenance team to help keep the grounds and building clean and up to AFW standards. It has no supervisory responsibilities and reports issues and potential liabilities, along with recommendations, to the AFW management team. Other duties may be assigned by the Maintenance Manager. The role requires work in a warehouse and outdoor environment, including varying weather and temperature conditions, noise, concrete flooring, and fluorescent lighting. Employees must be able to work shifts lasting 8–12 hours and work up to 35 feet above the ground. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam must be passed upon job offer.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule across all shifts, including holidays and weekends.
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.
Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on AFW’s success.
Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maneuver in confined and sometimes congested areas.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours a day.
Ability to use arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back constantly.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts and from 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Ability to work in various weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.
High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Sort cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate recycling machinery.
Transport recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load items onto trucks for shipping and pickup.
Lock out and tag out equipment as needed.
Keep the department, walking lanes, and nearby areas clean and professional.
Clean and maintain recycling equipment.
Periodically empty trash cans throughout the facility.
Ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on recycling equipment as instructed.
Collaborate with the maintenance team to keep the grounds and building properly cared for and clean to AFW standards.
Report equipment issues and potential liabilities, and recommend solutions to the AFW management team.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.