BottleDrop Material Handler - NE Salem

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainability and resource management. As a Material Handler, you'll play a crucial role in recycling efforts, ensuring that every container is processed efficiently. This position requires physical stamina and teamwork, as you will operate various equipment to sort and manage beverage containers. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the community's recycling initiatives. If you are dependable, safety-conscious, and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Dependable with punctual attendance.
• Work experience in a warehouse or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for sorting and processing beverage containers.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to safety standards and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual pallet jack

Electric pallet jack

Sorting equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NE Salem RC 714 - Salem, OR

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.02 - $16.02 Hourly

Description

Our Vision

A world where no resource is wasted.

Our Mission

To ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.

Our Values

We are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.

Summary
The 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 & Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment and Lock Out Tag Out
• Clean and maintain work area and equipment to ensure a safe work environment
• Operate a manual and electric pallet jack and/or tote stacker
• Safely load/unload trailer with totes and pallets and other items as needed
• Load, unload, push and maneuver full and empty bag racks of product
• Lift and empty bags of beverage containers from rack into sorting or compactor equipment
• Efficiently and accurately complete all data entry requirements and the processing of beverage containers to include receiving and processing of green bags
• Safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and Redemption Center tools
• Escalate repair issues when necessary
• Other job duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education is required
• Work experience in a warehouse or production environment is preferred

Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the ability to work in a physical, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Travel

• None

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking and lifting up to 50 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day.

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