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

Melwood•Upper Marlboro, MD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete a criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance and have a valid driver's license. Driving is 20% of the work and Warehouse/material handler is 80% of the work. This position is located in the Patuxent River, MD area as an employee of Melwood. The core working hours are 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday with a 60-minute lunch break. This position requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must be able to pass DOT Physical. Starting pay is $22.66. The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading and unloading of recycling materials for preparation of shipment.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Must be able to pass a DOT physical
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must be able to meet contract security requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the recycling field preferred

Responsibilities

Provides collection, sorting and processing of all recyclables
Manual/automated loading or unloading of trucks or other transportation devices
Ensures safe conditions exist at all times in and around vehicle while in operation
Follows State, Federal and local military base rules and regulations regarding vehicle operation and material transport
Drives assigned route to all locations and collects, loads and unloads materials as required
Maintains accurate, complete mileage and collection information per contract requirements
Performs daily pre and post trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires and safety equipment
Ensures equipment safety precautions are exercised to prevent damage in the performance of collection
Immediately reports any accidents, damage, collision, injury, etc., through the appropriate reporting process
Ensuring that all fire and safety precautions are strictly adhered to and material handling and delivery equipment are properly utilized
Other duties as assigned