Medical Warehouse Associate

American Furniture Warehouse; Firestone (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

401k matching

Job summary

American Furniture Warehouse is seeking a Recycling Associate to help ensure environmental and safety program compliance while facilitating company recycling efforts. You will operate heavy equipment such as balers, pallet jacks, stock pickers, shredders and other recycling machinery.

The ideal candidate acts as a quality control inspector, removes harmful materials, and develops strategies to improve recycling to AFW standards with sharp attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications/licenses preferred.
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort materials such as cardboard and Styrofoam into machinery for recycling.
• Transport recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
• Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles.
• Load items onto trucks using forklift or pallet jack.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on recycling equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance to keep the grounds and building clean.
• Report equipment issues and liabilities with recommendations.
• Work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Potential to become certified in warehouse equipment operation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Recycling/EHS certifications preferred

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Job description

Job Overview As a Recycling Associate, you will help ensure compliance with environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The Recycling Associate is responsible for operating heavy equipment including cardboard balers, pallet jacks, stock pickers, foam densifiers, shredders, and other recycling equipment.

Recycling Associate’s are also quality control inspectors and remove unwanted or harmful materials while sorting recyclables. The ideal associate develops strategies to improve recycling efforts, adheres to quality expectations and standards, and has excellent attention to detail. If you are eager to help the environment and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!

• Sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling.
• Transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
• Operating balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
• Operating various equipment, such as forklift or pallet jack to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up.
• T.O) equipment as needed.
• Cleaning and maintaining recycling equipment.
• Periodically empty all trash cans through the facility.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on the recycling equipment as instructed.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are always properly cared and clean up to AFW standards.
• Report all equipment issues and potential liabilities along with recommendations for solving such issues to the AFW management team.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures.
• Flexible schedule to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker preferred.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
• Basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.; Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications/licenses preferred.

Weekend Premium - Additional $2.00/hr, 3rd shift Premium - Additional $2.00/hr, and Mid-shift Premium - Additional $1.00/hr

At AFW we offer great perks: weekly pay, benefits package (medical, dental, vision), 401k matching, and more!

Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.

Concrete Flooring

Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.

Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.

Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.

Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse.

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affme… .

We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company.

AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.