Recycling Technician

Job Title: RECYCLING TECHNICIAN FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Recycling Supervisor Position Summary The Recycling Technician is responsible for processing materials post-intake while ensuring proper sorting, storage, and documentation while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Specific Duties and Responsibilities The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.

It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions

Sort and process recycling commodities and hazardous materials. Monitor container and pallet capacity levels to inform logistical planning. Operate machinery such as balers, compactors, and forklifts. Clean and organize the recycling center and maintain the facility’s overall image. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned by management. Education, Experience, and Licenses High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Machinery and equipment certifications and/or licenses preferred. HAZMAT (HAZWOPER) certification required within four (4) weeks of initial job offer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and the general public. Ability to present and maintain a positive image of Keep Pearland Beautiful at all times. Ability to confidently model positive recycling behaviors and recognize situations where opportunities to educate visitors may arise or exist within the SRRC.

Ability to fulfill requests or otherwise provide services, accurate information or assistance in a courteous and timely manner. Ability to actively listen and demonstrate competence and interest to the general public, citizens, and co-workers. Basic knowledge of general office equipment and procedures such as data entry, payment processing, time keeping, and email or other means of electronic communication.

Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and good numerical skills. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including but not limited to: PC, calculator, telephone, and copier. Ability to operate forklift, compactor, baler, bulb crusher, glass crusher, and shredder. Knowledge of recycling procedures and generally regarded best practices with regard to environmental stewardship.

Physical Demands/Work Environment 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee must be able to hear. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak English. The employee is frequently required to be on their feet for extended periods of time; walk; sit; reach above their head with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds throughout the work shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment requires ear protection when performing certain tasks. The environment may expose the employee to hazardous, heavy, and/or sharp materials. Work is performed in an outside environment where temperatures may range from below 40°F to above 90°F.

At Will Disclaimer KPB has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and KPB reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as KPB may deem appropriate.

Benefits

Keep Pearland Beautiful offers a variety of competitive benefits to encourage growth and personal fulfillment of all our employees. Some of the benefits that full-time employees can take advantage of following completion of their introductory period include: 401k w/ 6% Contribution Match Up to $475 Monthly Insurance Reimbursement Up to $50 Monthly Cellular Service Reimbursement Generous PTO Policy including Vacation Time, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, and Personal Days $200 Annual PPE Allowance Professional Membership Reimbursements $1,500 Annual Professional Development Allowance $2,500 Annual Tuition/Loan Assistance Allowance Salary $15 - $19.

21 per hour