Day Shift Recycling Technician — Reclaim & Sort Materials

Pacific West Site Services, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Pacific West Site Services, Inc. is seeking a Waste Technician in Wichita, KS to manage recycle, reuse, and reclamation tasks. You will follow safety rules, work with a team, and maintain logs while sorting materials and ensuring an organized dock area.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm, with potential overtime and paying $19–$20 per hour. A valid driver’s license and CPR/AED/First Aid certification are pluses; forklift certification and hazardous waste training may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of recycling experience
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus; valid driver's license may be required
• Forklift certification may be required; safety training certifications completed
• Bilingual abilities are a plus; ability to read and interpret instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication; knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform essential duties safely and satisfactorily
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Stop at risk behavior of self and others
• Work in a team to complete assignments
• Maintain logs and schedules and a clean work area
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Interact professionally with lead, supervisor, and customers
• Understand reporting systems and environmental impact
• Collect, salvage, and sort recyclable or waste materials
• Inspect and sort materials and maintain docks and collection areas

Skills

Bilingual

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazardous waste handling training

Driver's license

Job description

Pacific West Site Services, Inc. is seeking a Waste Technician in Wichita, KS to manage recycle, reuse, and reclamation tasks. You will follow safety rules, work with a team, and maintain logs while sorting materials and ensuring an organized dock area.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm, with potential overtime and paying $19–$20 per hour. A valid driver’s license and CPR/AED/First Aid certification are pluses; forklift certification and hazardous waste training may be required.