RECYCLING LABORER 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Melwood•Patuxent River, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Laborer works in the Patuxent River, Maryland area as an employee of Melwood. The position involves approximately 20% driving and 80% warehouse or material-handling work. The incumbent is responsible for daily collection, loading, and unloading of recycling materials for preparation for shipment. Core hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. Starting pay is $23.57. Employment requires successful completion of a criminal history background check and drug screening, the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, and the ability to meet contract security requirements. The employee must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and pass a DOT physical.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to successfully complete criminal history background check and drug screening.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and meet contract security requirements.
Ability to stand for 90% of work time and sit for 10%.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and reach.
Ability to speak to communicate with supervisors, staff, and coworkers.
Good vision and hearing.
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions in a warehouse atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the recycling field.

Responsibilities

Collect, sort, and process recyclable materials.
Manually or automatically load and unload trucks or other transportation devices.
Maintain safe conditions around vehicles while they are in operation.
Follow state, federal, and local military base rules and regulations for vehicle operation and material transport.
Drive assigned routes to collection locations and collect, load, and unload materials as required.
Maintain accurate and complete mileage and collection information in accordance with contract requirements.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires, and safety equipment.
Use equipment safety precautions to prevent damage during collection work.
Immediately report accidents, damage, collisions, injuries, and other incidents through the appropriate process.
Follow fire and safety precautions and properly use material-handling and delivery equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.