BottleDrop Material Handler - Milwaukie

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative is seeking a Material Handler in Milwaukie, OR to sort, count, and move beverage containers for recycling. You will record container counts accurately, help with loading and unloading, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

OSHA safety rules and OBRC policies apply; teamwork and reliability are essential. The role involves operating manual and electric pallet jacks, lifting bags and totes, and performing data entry related to container processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a warehouse or production environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a physical, fast-paced environment.
• Dependable with punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA safety standards and OBRC policies.
• Operate pallet jack and tote stacker; load/unload trailers.
• Sort, count, and move containers; assist in data entry.
• Keep work area clean and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Tote stacker operation

Job description

Our VisionA world where no resource is wasted.Our MissionTo ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.Our ValuesWe are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.SummaryThe Material Handler operates a variety of equipment designed to sort, count, compact or move empty beverage containers for the purpose of recycling. The Material Handler will process and record container counts accurately while meeting established productivity standards. They will identify, troubleshoot and report maintenance items in addition to maintaining a clean and well-organized work and loading area. The Material Handler must be dependable with punctual attendance.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesAdhere to OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment and Lock Out Tag OutClean and maintain work area and equipment to ensure a safe work environmentOperate a manual and electric pallet jack and/or tote stackerSafely load/unload trailer with totes and pallets and other items as neededLoad, unload, push and maneuver full and empty bag racks of productLift and empty bags of beverage containers from rack into sorting or compactor equipmentEfficiently and accurately complete all data entry requirements and the processing of beverage containers to include receiving and processing of green bagsSafely operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and Redemption Center toolsEscalate repair issues when necessaryOther job duties as assignedEducation/ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent education is requiredWork experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferredRequirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & AbilitiesPossess the ability to work in a physical, fast-paced environmentAbility to work well in a team environmentSupervisory ResponsibilityNoneTravelNoneWorking Conditions/Physical RequirementsWork indoors and outdoors as needed in various temperatures/conditions.Exposure to industrial equipment with moving mechanical parts, vibration, sharp objects and cleaning products.Occasional exposure to odors of empty beverage containers.Noise levels in designated areas 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.