Metal Recovery Specialist

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Safety-first culture

Employee referrals

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc is seeking a Recycling Specialist to identify, separate, and recover recyclable materials while ensuring safe and efficient operations. Your attention to detail helps keep valuable materials in circulation and reduces environmental impact.

You will sort recyclables, inspect for contaminants, and operate around conveyors, following safety protocols. Strong teamwork and reliable attendance are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Attention to detail to identify recyclable materials.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclables from the stream (cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, glass).
• Inspect materials and remove contaminants for high-quality products.
• Operate around conveyors and equipment following safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, report hazards.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Wear required PPE and promote a safety culture.
• Follow company policies, regs, and procedures.
• Support teammates and other operations as directed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dependable attendance

Safe work practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Job description

About Coastal Waste & Recycling

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us.

Give Waste a Second Life

Every day, our Recycling Specialists play an important role in protecting the environment by helping recover valuable recyclable materials that might otherwise end up in a landfill. If you're someone who enjoys staying active, working with a team, and making a positive impact in your community, we'd love to have you join Coastal Waste & Recycling.

As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're proud to serve communities across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, and we're just getting started.

Your Role

As a Recycling Specialist, you'll help identify, separate, and recover recyclable materials while ensuring our recycling operations run safely and efficiently. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety help protect the environment and keep valuable materials in circulation.

What You'll Do

• Sort recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and glass from the recycling stream.
• Inspect materials and remove contaminants to help ensure high-quality recycled products.
• Safely operate around conveyor systems and recycling equipment while following all company safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a culture of safety.
• Follow all company policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Once your assigned work is complete, you'll jump in to assist your teammates or support other operational needs as directed by your supervisor. Working together is part of what makes us successful.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify recyclable materials.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Previous recycling, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, or labor experience is helpful, but not required. We're happy to train the right candidate.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, twist, reach, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.

Why Join Coastal?

At Coastal, every team member makes a difference. As a Recycling Specialist, you'll help keep recyclable materials out of landfills while supporting cleaner, more sustainable communities.

We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Safety-Focused Culture
• Stable, Growing Company

Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.