Production Associate

UsedCardboardBoxes & UCBZeroWaste (UCB) designs, implements and runs large-scale, fully zero waste programs by reducing waste (cost) and increasing recycling and reuse (revenue).

UsedCardboardBoxes was founded in 2006 and is the largest processor of USED gaylord totes, produce totes, resin/octo-bins and shipping boxes in North America. We can pay much more than recycling rates because we don’t recycle! We REUSE, RESELL and RETURN them, as is, right here in the US. USED totes are mainly sold to major retailers for reverse logistics, or to large scrap processors (metal, plastic, paper, etc.) to sort/transport commodities. USED shipping boxes are sold mainly to major retailers for distribution from DC to store and many are used to create UCB’s eco-friendly moving kits, sold online. As a closed-loop RETURN program, gaylord totes, resin bin and shipping boxes can be sorted, inspected, palletized, inventoried and RETURNED back to the original vendor, for reuse (at significant savings).

UCBZeroWaste is a world-class, fully managed waste reduction program. We partner with major food, beverage and CPG clients to implement our proven methodology to reduce waste by focusing on the origin of waste (inside the building) as well as the processing of waste (outside the building). Our comprehensive programs include waste reduction, recycling, reuse, resale as well as de-packaging, digesting, composting and/or waste-to-energy (WTE). We manage all commodities, all vendors, all logistics, all invoicing and all reporting. All programs are proactively managed, real-time using UCB’s proprietary software called WATER: W*aste Analytics & Tracking for Environmental R*eporting.

Why work at UCB:

• $15/hour plus piece work pay
• A Player Bonus
• Year-End Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Your work helps reduce environmental impact
• Supportive and accessible leadership team
• Work with a passionate and collaborative team of people
• Career growth opportunities
• Work with the biggest most well-known companies

Job Summary

We are looking for a Production Associate to participate in the unloading, processing and loading of millions of used cardboard boxes. Responsibilities of the role include lifting, inspecting, defacing, sorting, stacking, strapping and pallet jacking hundreds to thousands of boxes per day. The goal is to run a world-class, food-grade processing facility which is efficient, effective and profitable to maintain high standard for customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Fast paced, labor intensive work experience
• Quick learner
• Money motivated

Responsibilities:

• Sorting boxes, lifting up to 50 pounds at a time, with a partner, during entire shift
• Separating boxes by grade, having an eye for damage, dirt, cuts, moisture, etc.
• Stacking boxes uniformly
• Strapping and labeling completed pallets of boxes appropriately
• General cleaning of work area and the warehouse in general

Experience and background in the following positions is preferred:

• Shipping and Receiving Associate
• Merchandise Pickup/Receiving Associate
• Warehouse/Production Staff
• Material Handler
• Forklift Operator

UsedCardboardBoxes & UCBZeroWaste (UCB) is growing fast! In order to keep up with our explosive growth, we are actively hiring smart, driven, passionate people to help implement our proven programs. If you think you would be a good fit for UCB and you are looking for a challenging-but-rewarding career in waste reduction, we’d love to hear from you!

To know more about us, visit our website at www.UsedCardboardBoxes.com and www.UCBZeroWaste.com.

UsedCardboardBoxes & UCBZeroWaste (UCB) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Available to work ASAP

Experience:

• warehouse / production: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person