BottleDrop Customer Service Associate - Bend

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 20,957 - 29,848; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a part-time employee to maintain facility cleanliness and assist customers with the BottleDrop system. Responsibilities include data entry, educating customers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and experience in customer service or retail. Strong communication skills and teamwork ability are essential.

Work conditions involve outdoor tasks and physical requirements including lifting and manual labor.

Qualifications

• Customer service and/or cash handling experience preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance of the facility inside and outside.
• Educate customers about Oregon’s Bottle Bill.
• Assist BottleDrop customers with kiosk and payment slips.
• Enforce daily limits professionally.
• Process beverage containers efficiently and accurately.
• Safely operate and maintain Redemption Center tools.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to operate manual/electric pallet jacks

Ability to provide a positive experience for customers

Reliable with punctual attendance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Bend RC 707 - Bend, OR 97701

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.44 - $18.44 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance of the facility inside and outside including sweeping, mopping, wiping down counters, machines, windows and doors, properly storing supplies and cleaning the break room and restrooms.
• Educate and introduce customers to Oregon’s Bottle Bill and the BottleDrop system.
• Assist BottleDrop customers with kiosk, payment slips, bags, tags, hand counts, and reverse vending machines (RVMs).
• Enforce daily limits in a professional and considerate manner.
• Efficiently and accurately complete all data entry requirements and the processing of beverage containers.
• Safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and Redemption Center tools.
• Escalate repair issues when necessary.
• Adhere to OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies.
• Adhere to proper PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, hand protection) usage in designated areas of RC.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Customer service and/or cash handling experience are preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment is preferred.

Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally at all levels with internal and external business partners.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to operate manual/electric pallet jacks after training/certification.
• Ability to operate powered floor scrubber after training/certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide a positive experience for our customers.
• Reliable with punctual attendance.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors in various temperatures/conditions.
• Exposure to industrial equipment with moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to odors of empty beverage containers.
• Noise levels in designated areas of the redemption center require the use of approved hearing protection.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry up to 30lbs.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull 50+ lbs. frequently (wheeled bag racks).
• Talking and hearing is frequently required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to stand and walk.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/crouch/squat.
• Must be able to use arms/wrists/hands/grasp.
• Must be able to occasionally climb and balance.