Forklift Operator/Recycling Technician

Description

We have an immediate opening for a Recycling Technician to handle processing of all recycling and waste management for our Cypress, CA facility.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• 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

Recycling Technician - Starting pay $18.00 per hour; salary range $18.00 to $22.10 per hour

Requirements

In order to be successful, you will need:

• 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