Recycling Technician

Securis•Chantilly, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recycling Technician is a key member of Securis' growing Recycling Operations team, responsible for the secure processing of retired electronic equipment both in our Chantilly warehouse and at customer locations throughout the United States. This hands-on position includes electronic disassembly, secure material handling, hard drive shredding, inventory tracking, and preparing materials for resale or responsible recycling. When not traveling to customer sites (typically up to one week per month), Recycling Technicians work in our Chantilly warehouse supporting daily recycling operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with one Saturday per month occasionally required as an overtime opportunity. Candidates must be able to safely lift at least 60 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
High school diploma or GED
One to two years of warehouse, manufacturing, production, logistics, recycling, or related hands-on experience
Ability to safely lift at least 60+ pounds repeatedly throughout the workday
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physical work for extended periods
Willingness and ability to travel overnight for customer projects (typically up to one week per month)
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn inventory management systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established procedures
Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to work as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience operating industrial equipment such as balers, shredders, pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar warehouse machinery
Forklift certification
Familiarity with IT hardware, electronics, or computer components
Experience using inventory management software or Salesforce
Experience working in electronics recycling, manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environments

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, and process computers, servers, hard drives, and other electronic equipment
Manually disassemble electronic equipment and separate materials for recycling or resale
Operate hard drive shredders, tape degaussers, balers, industrial scales, and other recycling equipment
Scan and accurately track inventory using Securis' proprietary inventory management system
Prepare, package, and ship customer orders and recycled materials
Load and unload trucks and move materials throughout the warehouse using pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment
Maintain secure chain-of-custody procedures while handling customer assets and ensure all physical security protocols are followed
Perform routine inspections of warehouse tools and equipment and report maintenance or repair needs
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
Participate in weekly operations meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives
Travel to customer locations (typically up to one week per month) to perform secure electronics recycling and data destruction services