BottleDrop Processing Specialist - Portland

Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,634 - 33,158; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative in Portland, OR, seeks a full-time BottleDrop Processing Specialist responsible for supporting recycling operations at various redemption centers. The role includes operating sorting and compaction equipment, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and requires flexibility with scheduling, as well as potential travel between locations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a dependable vehicle, and the ability to lift heavy containers. Previous warehouse experience is preferred. Join us in making recycling efficient and effective!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nightly support and material processing for different centers.
• Receive, stack and process empty beverage containers.
• Cleaning and maintenance of compaction and sorting equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Safe operation of equipment throughout the shift.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Dependable vehicle

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Location: Portland Metro - Portland, OR 97230

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.06 - $24.07 Hourly

Summary

The BottleDrop Processing Specialist is responsible for supporting the BottleDrop Redemption Centers with swing and grave shift processing coverage. Focusing primarily on operating a variety of equipment designed to sort, count, compact, or move empty beverage containers for the purpose of recycling. Will process and record container counts accurately while meeting established productivity standards. Position requires flexibility with schedule based on BottleDrop need and may require travel between centers within a given shift.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide nightly support and material processing for different centers
• Receive, stack and process empty beverage containers
• Cleaning and maintenance of compaction and sorting equipment
• Work both independently and as a team of 2 depending on the shift and business need
• Possible travel to multiple centers within a work shift
• Safe and proper operation of equipment
• Deep cleaning of the BottleDrop center as needed
• Adhere to all OBRC policies and any applicable OSHA safety policies, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment and Lock Out Tag Out.

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

• Must have a dependable vehicle
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule
• Possess the ability to work in a physical, fast-paced environment
• Communication skills, both verbal and written, sufficient to perform the job and communicate mechanical maintenance needs
• Safely work on top of, around and under machinery and conveyors
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Stand for an extended time period on concrete floor
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel

• Some local travel as needed

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Work 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.