Material Handler

WM; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,332 - 31,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Material Handler in San Diego, CA. The role involves moving recyclable materials, loading them into vehicles, and documenting work performed. No prior experience or education is required, making this a great entry-level position. Candidates should be prepared for physical work, including lifting heavy objects and outdoor conditions. A competitive hourly wage of $19.65 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Requires motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Requires physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Move material through the facility using equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, handcarts, hoists, cranes.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding.
• Use PC tablets to dispense and receive information.

Job description

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Job Summary

Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conduct material grading, and evaluate for sale destination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move material through the facility using equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, handcarts, hoists, cranes.
• Load materials into vehicles and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Use PC tablets to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Attach identifying tags or labels to materials or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Properly document work performed.
• Conduct material audits.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: None required.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements: None required.
• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required: None required.

Work Environment

• Requires motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Requires exerting physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Normal setting includes outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
• Exposed to physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Level of physical effort may vary from site to site.

Compensation

The expected base pay for this on-site position is $19.65 per hour. Salary may vary based on experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, 401(k) match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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