Material handler

Kuusakoski US
Plainfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/14/2024 CLOSED ON 11/27/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material handler position at Kuusakoski US?

Kuusakoski is actively hiring for a full time Manual Material Handler to support our recycling facility in Plainfield, IL.

This is a first shift position, working from 5 a.m. to 1 : 30 p.m. with mandatory overtime (usually 10-12 hours during busy weeks).

We are busy and expanding!

At Kuusakoski, we share a common goal; to use our entrepreneurial spirit and 100 years' global experience to deliver great solutions to the challenges and responsible and effective recycling of e-waste.

If that sounds good to you, this might be a great opportunity to join our team!

What you will do :

The Manual Material Handler is responsible for moving, sorting, dismantling, weighing, and documenting material. This is a cross functional role and you will be trained in other areas of the recycling process.

  • Inspect an array of parts, determine its category, and place part into correct container : properly dismantle, identify material, remove non-recycle items / parts and report quality issues.
  • Operate pallet jack.
  • Properly use hand and power tools.
  • Stack and store the materials in the appropriate areas.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following policies and procedures.
  • Keep appropriate records and reports, ensure daily totals are completed and accurate.
  • Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
  • Other duties as assigned, including general housekeeping.

What you need to succeed :

  • Must be able to lift / move up to 35 pounds, climb stairs, and work in sometimes tight spaces around machinery.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Safety minded.
  • Ability to build rapport with coworkers.
  • Must have proven track record of reliability.

Benefits after 60 days :

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K w / Employer Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

We invite you to apply today! KUUSAKOSKI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER .

Kuusakoski Recycling provides cost-effective, environmentally responsible recycling services to e-waste collectors and recyclers, enterprises, small businesses, nonprofits, original equipment manufacturers, and governments and municipalities.

We have built our recycling expertise over a hundred years. Our excellent material know-how, specialist expertise and passion for what we do help us develop more efficient and more precise ways of sorting materials.

We have minimized the amount of waste going to landfill : we are currently able to recycle or reuse up to 90% of the materials we collect and in some cases even more.

Visit us at to learn more.

Last updated : 2024-08-14

Salary : $15 - $16

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