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

Melwood•Patuxent River, MD

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Laborer is responsible for the daily collection, loading, and unloading of recycling materials in preparation for shipment. The role is based in the Patuxent River, Maryland area as an employee of Melwood. Work is approximately 20% driving and 80% warehouse/material handling. 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. The employee must successfully complete a criminal history background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to meet contract security requirements, including successfully completing a criminal history background check and drug screening and obtaining and maintaining a government security clearance.
Ability to stand 90% of the work time and sit 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 and other transportation devices.
Drive assigned routes to locations and collect, load, and unload materials as required.
Maintain safe conditions in and around the vehicle while it is operating.
Follow state, federal, and local military base rules and regulations regarding vehicle operation and material transport.
Maintain accurate and complete mileage and collection information according to contract requirements.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires, and safety equipment.
Exercise equipment safety precautions to prevent damage during collection.
Immediately report accidents, damage, collisions, injuries, and similar incidents through the appropriate process.
Adhere to fire and safety precautions and properly use material-handling and delivery equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.