Recycling Tech 3rd Shift

Cushman & Wakefield • Full-time • Whitakers, North Carolina, United States • $30k - $40k / year • 2w ago

Job Title
Recycling Tech 3rd Shift

Job Description Summary
The incumbent is responsible for transporting, separting and baling recyclable materials such as wood, plastic, cardboard and trash. The individual must operate tugger, forklift and baling/compacting equipment. The incumbent will also be responsible for cleaning the immediate work area and occasionally cleaning other areas of the plant.
Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Daily interior cleaning of the building including emptying waste receptacles, debris and trash removal.
Transport recyclable materials from disposal areas to recycling areas.
Responds to customer calls using radio equipment.
Must be able to operate heavy mobile equipment such as forklift, tugger and scrubber.
Must be able to operate industrial equipment such as compactors and balers.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties
Must be willing to work evenings or weekends (on call) in the case of an emergency.
Reliable, thorough, observant, organized, flexible and courteous
Effective listener and team player
Understand written or verbal instructions from the designated supervisor
Some cleaning experience and basic mechanical knowledge is preferred
Practice the necessary safety protocols and procedures
Follows through and carries out work orders

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Some related experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilites to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and /or humid conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to travel up to 5 % of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 25pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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