Outdoor Recycling Facility Laborer — Safety‑Driven

Meridian Waste; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a Laborer at the Shotwell MRF in Wendell, NC. The role involves directing traffic, assisting with scale operations, and performing general labor to maintain a clean and safe recycling facility.

The position requires reliability, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work outdoors in a busy solid waste environment. Candidates must follow safety policies and site rules while delivering professional service to customers and drivers.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in an active solid waste environment.
• Strong attention to safety and reliability.
• Good communication skills and professionalism.
• Willingness to follow safety policies and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Direct incoming and outgoing traffic through the facility.
• Provide clear instructions to drivers regarding scale use, unloading areas, traffic patterns, speed limits, and site safety requirements.
• Assist with full-time litter control throughout the facility, including picking up loose paper, plastics, debris, and windblown material.
• Maintain the facility in a clean and orderly condition by sweeping, raking, shoveling, removing debris, emptying trash containers, and keeping walkways and work areas free of hazards.
• Serve as a backup scale operator when needed by weighing inbound and outbound vehicles, entering accurate transaction information, issuing tickets, and assisting drivers with scale procedures.
• Monitor loads visually for unacceptable, unsafe, or prohibited materials and immediately report concerns to supervision.
• Communicate professionally with customers, drivers, vendors, supervisors, and coworkers while promoting safe and efficient site operations.
• Follow all Meridian Waste safety policies, facility rules, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable environmental and operational procedures.

Job description

Meridian Waste is seeking a Laborer at the Shotwell MRF in Wendell, NC. The role involves directing traffic, assisting with scale operations, and performing general labor to maintain a clean and safe recycling facility.

The position requires reliability, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work outdoors in a busy solid waste environment. Candidates must follow safety policies and site rules while delivering professional service to customers and drivers.