Recycling Sorter / Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Recycling Sorter/ Forklift Equipment Operator position for our Recycling facility. Come join our diverse team. Lead, Supervisory, Forklift, Equipment Operators and Traffic positions are available. It all depends on you. We are looking for experience but will train the right person. We offer great benefits and all in all, this is a great company to work for. Qualified workers must pass a physical abilities test, background investigation and a drug. And yes, WE TEST FOR MARIJUANA

What do we do here at Recycling Industries? The local garbage companies deliver the blue recycling bins to our facility to sort through and separate the recycling products for distribution to the recycling processing plants. Those blue bins are meant to be exclusively for recycling materials. However, garbage finds its way in those bins and this Sorter position is responsible to ensure our machines are free of debris and are capable to process the product.

We are a clean facility as much as we can be. However, if you are sensitive to any intermittent odors, then this might be the best job for you. It is the nature of the business to eliminate garbage from the recycling items, but sometimes garbage sneaks its way in to the facility.

If this isn’t the position for you, that is completely understandable. It is not for everyone. However, if you do not mind a little bit of dirt and some hard work in exchange for a great company to work for, then PLEASE submit your resume and our Recruiter will be calling.

Pay starts at $16.00 an hour with flexibility to move up in the company. We have Forklift Drivers, Equipment Operators, Warehouse Lead and Supervisory positions available to move up into once you establish yourself in the company.

Benefits: Weekly Bonus for attendance and safety. Company paid Medical Insurance eligibility as early as 30 days after completion of onboarding process; AND Dental and Vision Coverages eligibility 90 days after completion of onboarding process AND Retirement Plan after 1 year of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• General labor working on a Conveyor Belt sorting through diverse Recycling Materials such as: Paper, Cardboard, Plastic Bottles, Aluminum cans, Tin Cans, Hard Plastic etc.;
• Hand picks any recyclable materials you see going through the conveyor belt and sort them out on the corresponding (collection bin) sorting items and/or materials into designated areas according to type, size, condition, color, or paper grade;
• Hand sorting recyclable materials and debris from the recycling stream.
• Processing and separating various materials in a safe and efficient manner, by hand, from material piles on the MRF tipping floor or, by hand, on a moving conveyor;
• Maintains a clean and hazard-free work area;
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties;
• Assists occasionally in training, newer assigned staff;
• Ensures unacceptable materials are removed from recycling so that recyclable materials can be sold;
• Exposed to unpleasant odors and weather elements daily;
• Bending and reaching frequently and lifting materials up to 60 lbs;
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures;
• Follow company policy and all local, state, and federal regulations;
• Inspect materials; sort items or materials into designated areas according to type, size, condition, color, or paper grade;
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping;
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, and as trained; and
• Report system problems immediately to management; Reports any equipment malfunctions.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Endurance to work in unfavorable conditions; ability to work in various conditions with exposure to weather elements as well as working with refuse trash debris;
• Ability to follow safety protocols is a MUST;
• Knowledge to distinguish between various recyclable materials;
• Attention to detail and familiarity with trucks, heavy and industrial equipment;
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as needed;
• Must, absolutely MUST have reliable transportation to and from work daily;
• Must provide own pair of (Steel-Toed Work Boots/shoes);
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job which include: standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting 60 lbs, carrying and climbing.
• Self-starter, good work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Must Be able to undergo thorough Background check, pre-employment drug/alcohol test (WE TEST FOR MARIJUANA and a fit-for-duty physical exam);
• Experience in the following areas is an added bonus: Tractor, Fork-lift, Baler Machine, Shredder, Equipment Operator, Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Lead and Supervisor Roles, Loading Doc, Pallet Jack Industrial Powered Truck, Transportation, Scale House, Weighmaster, Recycling, and Welding backgrounds; and
• MUST be legal to work in the U.S. and submit required verification to show that you are.

Working with us is definitely not for everyone. We're on a mission to make working at a solid waste and recycling company fun in these challenging times, while at the same time improve the communities and customers we serve. This is no small feat, and will only be possible with the right kind of team members.

And we're not just looking for skills and experience. Having shared values is just as important.

Here are ours:

✅ Progress over perfection: Taking regular imperfect action towards your intended goals

✅ Be happy: Everything begins with gratitude. As Jon Kabat Zinn says - "if you're breathing, there's more right with you than wrong". We believe that happiness precedes results.

✅ Be wrong: Problems will NEVER EVER go away. New solutions even lead to new problems. But unless we can first see and admit that there's a problem, we can't even begin to solve it.

✅ Hungry to learn and grow: Staying still is just as bad as moving backwards. Staying curious and always seeking to learn and grow is the surest way to creating a big future.

✅ Discover over create: Why spend countless hours solving something that's already been solved?

✅ Manage systems over people: If there's a problem - first look at the system before blaming others. How could we fix the issue at the root by modifying or improving our systems?

✅ We serve: Why does a business exist in the first place? Customers give us money in exchange for us giving them a result - at the very heart of this is our ability to serve.

✅ Ownership Attitude: When you see a problem, own it. If it's not in your area of responsibility. Own it by letting the appropriate team member know

✅ Safety Matters: Keeping your eyes open for unsafe risks - both in behaviors and environments. Do your part by staying alert and bringing them to the team's attention.

Who this is NOT for:

❌ You don't like solving problems

❌ Growth and learning aren't a top priority for you

❌ You don't consider yourself to be resourceful

❌ You don't enjoy working with others

❌ Customer service isn't your strong-suit

If it looks like we might be a fit, and you're one of those weird aliens on a similar journey towards making this world a little bit better...then we encourage you to take the next steps and apply below!

Think you're a fit?

We need someone who is

• Resourceful and can read between the lines and figure stuff out in a pinch

• LOVES improving systems and making things better

• Has a proven track record of keeping “stuff” running efficiently

• Has a borderline obsessive knack for those little details to help ensure things don't slip through the cracks

"Recycling Industries, Inc. is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees. We celebrate diversity and all employment decisions at Recycling Industries, Inc., are based on the company’s business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identification, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, and all other status protected by California and Federally mandated laws and regulations. Recycling Industries Inc., follows necessary guidelines required by California ban-the-box regulations in all hiring decisions. Recycling Industries Inc., is (ADA) American Disabilities Act compliant. For those who are disabled, please notify HR of any reasonable accommodation requests."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What attracted you to apply for this job?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $36,000