Non CDL Recycling Collection Specialist

Green Zone Recycling; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Monthly employee appreciation

Collection pound bonus program

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Green Recycling in Bloomington, IL is seeking a full-time Route Driver / Recycling Collection Specialist to manage a daily collection route, unload and stage bins, and load materials onto the truck. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and daily communication with supervision.

Farmed for outdoors work in all weather conditions, candidates must have at least 1 year of driving experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining efficiency on a

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional driving experience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned route; unload and stage bins; load collected materials onto the truck.
• Follow state driving laws and safety procedures; complete basic route documentation; communicate daily updates to supervisor.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions, including inclement weather.

Skills

Driving experience

Teamwork

Communication

Weather resilience

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Route Driver / Recycling Collection Specialist

Green Recycling (Bloomington, IL) is seeking a reliable full-time Route Driver / Recycling Collection Specialist. This role is responsible for daily route collection and material handling. Compensation is $190 to $215 per day after training.

• Monthly employee appreciation
• Collection pound bonus program
• Flexible scheduling options
• Sign-on bonus

About Green Recycling

Green Recycling is a textile recycler and wholesale distributor of secondhand clothing and footwear. Our route team plays a critical role in keeping collections on schedule and delivering dependable service. We value safety, respect, and consistent performance.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a consistent five-day work week. Saturday work will be required based on business needs. You will be home daily; routes start with early morning dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

Drive an assigned route to service collection locations; unload and stage bins; and load collected materials onto the truck. Follow all state driving laws and company safety procedures, complete basic route documentation, and communicate daily updates to your supervisor. This role includes outdoor work in all weather conditions, including inclement weather.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to obtain a DOT Federal Medical Card (Fed-Med)
• 1+ year of professional driving experience; strong teamwork and communication skills
• Clean driving record
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day and work in varying weather conditions