General Labor - Aurora

VIM Recyclers; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Job summary

VIM Recyclers in Aurora, IL is seeking a warehouse associate to sort and process recyclable materials and perform everyday manual tasks to support the Supervisor and operations. You will handle cardboard, plastics, food, and metals with attention to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include feeding material on the conveyor, assisting with baler operations, cleaning work areas, stacking pallets, and following all safety and regulatory guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Background and drug screen required (Marijuana included).
• Dependable and reliable.
• Ability to work overtime with a 50-hour work week (Mon-Fri).
• Able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Physical demands include lifting, standing, bending, and pushing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse operations by sorting and processing recyclable materials to include cardboard, plastics, food and/or metals.
• Support Baler Operations by sorting/feeding material supply on the conveyor.
• Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by cleaning, wiping, and moving light material.
• Use brooms/shovels to clean material from floor.
• Use of box knife to process materials.
• Able to stack pallets for processing.
• Adhere to company safety programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks.
• Comply with State and Federal regulations.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Overtime capable

Stamina

Repetitive tasks

Tools

Box knife

Brooms

Shovels

Job description

Description

This position sorts and processes recyclable materials and performs various manual tasks, including cleaning, moving materials, assembling products, and assisting the Supervisor with other daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse operations by sorting and processing recyclable materialsto include cardboard, plastics, food and/or metals.
• Support Baler Operations by sorting/feeding material supply on the conveyor
• Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by cleaning, wiping, and moving light material
• Use brooms/shovels to clean material from floor
• Use of box knife to process materials
• Able to stack pallets for processing
• Adhere to company safety programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks.
• Comply with State and Federal regulations
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States
• Background and drug screen required (Marijuana included)
• Dependable and Reliable
• Ability to work overtime w/ 50 hour work weeks (M-F)
• Able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Physical demands include lifting, standing, bending, and pushing for long periods

Work Environment

• The warehouse setting is exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
• Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: United Healthcare (UHC) Plan with Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable coverage provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for medical expenses, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for eligible costs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay period, equivalent to 3 weeks of PTO, plus 8 paid holidays.
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Provided through UHC, offering income replacement after 7 days of illness or injury.
• Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance: VIM provides a Life/AD&D benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Employees also have the option to purchase additional Voluntary Life/AD&D coverage for themselves and/or their dependents.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution: VIM contributes 3% of your earnings, regardless of your contributions.

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