General Laborer 2

GROW WITH US

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our General Laborer 2

THE ROLE

Under close supervision, keeps facility litter free and performs various loadchecker duties, and assists with other projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

General Laborer (majority of position performs General Laborer duties)

• Picks up blown litter on site and adjoining roads.
• Brings full litter garbage bags to pick-up truck or tipping table.
• Picks up metal or other recyclable materials from tipping table.
• Relieves Spotter during lunch break and other times as needed.
• Repairs drainage flumes.
• Moves and/or constructs wind fences.
• Keeps property clean and litter free.
• Assists with covering garbage with tarps.
• If working at compost site, removes contaminants from organics.

Load Inspector/Checker (small percentage of time may be spent on the following duties):

• Inspects and records daily incoming loads.
• Keeps hazardous and otherwise prohibited waste out of facility. Generates documentation of efforts made to keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited waste out of facility.
• Deals with customers in a professional manner. Responds to customers politely, courteously or firmly, as the situation dictates.
• Answers customer questions.
• Takes the appropriate action in accordance with amount and types of materials found, and customer attitude. Asks appropriate personnel for assistance when needed.
• Works in a respectful manner with fellow employees.
• Keeps accurate daily records.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:

• Principles and practices of job site safety, potential job hazards, and state and local regulations. 
• Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and customers. 
• Ability to communicate on a two-­way radio or similar device.
• Basic Computer programs.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.