Material Handler/Recycler(Labor Crew)

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma at Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Material Handler/Recycler (Labor Crew) to support the Supervisor in prioritizing, scheduling, and overseeing work orders and events. The role includes heavy responsibility for recycling, waste removal, and related campus duties.

Responsibilities include planning relocations, collecting recyclables, assisting with window cleaning, snow removal, and reporting safety concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and performing major relocations of individuals and departments to different offices or buildings.
• Pick up trash and recyclable items from buildings; separate and shred documents; move and deliver recyclables to an outside recycling center weekly.
• Assist with window cleaning and delivery of supplies; check recycling containers for cleanliness and report damaged containers.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED with 1 year related experience

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

Tools

Forklift

Hand trucks

Job description

Position Title:

Material Handler/Recycler(Labor Crew)

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

This position’s primary responsibility is to assist the Supervisor of Custodial/Labor Crew/Lead for Material Handling and Recycling in prioritizing, scheduling, and overseeing the completion of work order requests and special event arrangements. This position also performs various duties to meet the changing needs of the University.

• Assistwith planning and performing major relocations of individuals and departments to different offices and/or buildings.

• Pick up trash and recyclable items from buildings. Separate and shred documents, load recyclable cans, bottles, glass inappropriate area,crushesand bails cardboard. Move & deliver recyclable products toan outsiderecycling center once a week.

• Assistwith window cleaning.Assistwith the delivery of supplies. Check recycling containers for cleanliness and condition, wash containers asnecessary,andreportdamaged containers to management.

• Assistwith snow and ice removal on campus, coordinated with the Roads & Grounds Department. Response to emergency situations as necessary during and after normal work hours.

• Report security concerns such as unlocked doors and unauthorized personnel in buildings to the University Police and Management. Also reports any problems needing the attention of other Operations & Maintenance trades to management or Work Control.

• Discuss work assignments with the Supervisor & Lead Material Handling and Recycling at the beginning of each shift to mutually plan and prioritizeworkloadswhich includes proper equipment and anyappropriate instructionand advice to ensure quality performance.

• Performs related duties of a similar nature and level of responsibility as required by Supervisory personnel.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GEDwith 1 year of related experience; valid driver’s licenserequired,CDLpreferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to physically perform job duties with frequent medium heavy to maximum exertion.Must be able toliftto 50lbs.or more on a regular basis; Must be able toutilizehand trucks, dollies, forklift, moving equipment, hand/power tools, large motorvehiclesand other related equipment.

Workscheduleincluding days and hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the University and the Facilities Management Operations and Maintenance Department.