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

Melwood•Upper Marlboro, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the employee to successfully complete a criminal history information background check and drug screening, and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Driving constitutes 20% of the work, while warehouse/material handler duties make up 80%. The position is based at Melwood's headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD. The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to pass a DOT Physical are mandatory. The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading, and unloading of recycling materials for preparation of shipment.

Requirements

Must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Must be able to pass DOT Physical
Must be able to stand 90% of the work time and sit 10%
Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. and push/pull 50 lbs.
Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and reach
Must be able to speak to communicate with supervisors, staff, co-workers, etc.
Must possess good vision and hearing
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions of a warehouse atmosphere
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