Operator - Recycling

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

On-the-job training

Immediate start

Supportive team

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a Recycling Operator for our Queenstown site. This permanent full-time role offers on-the-job training and an immediate start to help keep recyclables moving through the facility.

You will work with a supportive team to sort materials, perform cleaning duties, and uphold safety standards while contributing to high-quality recycling services for the community in Queenstown.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow with us
• Reliability and teamwork mindset
• A full Class 1 driver’s licence is desirable, and F and W endorsements would be a bonus

Responsibilities

• Sorting materials such as plastic and cardboard
• Carrying out cleaning duties to maintain a safe and tidy worksite
• Supporting our goal of delivering high‑quality recycling services to the community

Skills

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Teamwork

Full driving licence desirable

F and W endorsements bonus

Job description

WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do.

Job Description

Are you looking for a hands‑on role where you can make a real difference for the environment? Our Queenstown branch is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Recycling Operator to join our fantastic team. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in – we want to hear from you!

What we offer:

• A stable, permanent full-time role
• On‑the‑job training and the chance to upskill
• An immediate start – hit the ground running!
• A supportive team environment where safety and teamwork come first

What you’ll be doing:
Working alongside your teammates, you’ll play a key part in keeping recyclables moving through our facility. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sorting materials such as plastic and cardboard
• Carrying out cleaning duties to maintain a safe and tidy worksite
• Supporting our goal of delivering high‑quality recycling services to the community

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:
This is a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same. Experience isn’t essential – we’ll provide all the training you need. What matters most is your:

• Willingness to learn and grow with us
• Reliability and teamwork mindset
• A full Class 1 driver’s licence is desirable, and F and W endorsements would be a bonus

Additional Information

• Permanent full-time role
• Location: Queenstown
• 40 hours per week, rostered Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 5:00pm

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol‑free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.