Warehouse Recycling Associate

American Furniture Warehouse • Firestone, CO

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Recycling Associate supports compliance with environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The role sorts recyclable materials and removes unwanted or harmful items, transports recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse, and operates recycling and warehouse equipment. The associate also maintains equipment and work areas, supports safety and quality standards, and reports equipment issues and potential liabilities to management. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Flexible schedule and availability to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
• Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Strong independent work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sense of ownership and pride in performance and its impact on AFW's success.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of a diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.
• Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Sort cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate recycling machinery, removing unwanted or harmful materials.
• Transport recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
• Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load items onto trucks for shipping and pickup.
• Lock out and tag out equipment as needed.
• Keep the department, walking lanes, nearby areas, grounds, and building clean and professional.
• Clean and maintain recycling equipment.
• Periodically empty trash cans throughout the facility.
• Maintain personal safety and the safety of others.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on recycling equipment as instructed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to maintain the grounds and building to AFW standards.
• Report equipment issues and potential liabilities, including recommendations for resolving them, to the AFW management team.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Voluntary programs including life insurance and disability coverage at affordable rates.
• Weekend premium of an additional $2.00 per hour.
• Third-shift premium of an additional $2.00 per hour.
• Mid-shift premium of an additional $1.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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