Recycling Material Handler - Day & Night Shift

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Durham, NC

About The Position

Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conduct material grading, and evaluate material for its sale destination. The role is designated as safety sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. As an ongoing employment requirement, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable-suspicion checks, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies. The listed Pittman shift schedule is two days on, two days off, three days on, and three days off. Shift hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. WM offers eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Zero to four years of previous experience, in addition to education requirements.
May be required to complete customer-specific pre-assignment and/or pre-hire drug or alcohol testing. Testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, hair follicle testing, and/or alcohol testing.
Strictly comply with safety rules and protocols.
May be subject to pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using pallet jacks.
Prior experience using forklifts.
Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Move material through the facility using material-handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, hoists, and cranes, as required.
Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Use a computer to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, and comments.
Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
Complete paperwork to properly document work performed.
Conduct material audits.
Conduct material grading and evaluate material for its sale destination.