Recycling Technician

ECOS • Cypress, CA

1h • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

At ECOS®, we are a women-led company with a mission to create plant-powered laundry detergents and cleaners that are safer for people, pets and the planet. As a Climate Positive company, we restore more than 100% of its carbon, water, and energy use back to the earth, in our four manufacturing facilities right here in the USA. We have an immediate opening for a Recycling Technician to handle processing of all recycling and waste management for our Cypress, CA facility.

Requirements

• At least 6 to 12 months experience working in a production environment
• High school diploma/GED
• Forklift experience/certification
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of proper methods of disposing of hazardous materials
• Knowledge of safe and proper use of baler
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Ability to understand necessary safety procedures and precautions

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the collecting, handling and delivery of recyclable material from offices and production area
• Ensuring recyclable materials are placed in proper containers
• Inspecting collection barrels, carts, dumpsters, and recycling bins making sure that they are in good condition and if they need their labels to be replaced
• Maintaining records and makes periodic reports about volume and type of recycling activity
• Maintaining recycling center in a clean, well-organized manner avoiding clutter and potential fire hazards
• Receiving, inspecting and verifying recyclable materials
• Picking up and delivers supplies and materials for recycling area
• Loading and unloading recycling pickup trucks
• Overseeing recycling equipment maintenance
• Assisting in the sorting and baling of recyclable commodities
• Logging and tracking recycling pick-ups
• Reporting garbage spills/hazardous waste and contaminated recycling bins/barrels to the Plant Manager and/or VP of Sustainability
• Involvement in other special projects, as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, and supplemental insurance plans including accident and critical illness
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and sick pay
• Eleven paid holidays per year including your birthday
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Sustainability incentives for purchasing eco-friendly car
• Wellness programs and incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED