Outdoor Recycling Processor II – Hands-On Impact

Recycle Ann Arbor; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Union Position

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

5% Company 401(k) Match

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term

Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident &

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Community impact every day

Job summary

Recycle Ann Arbor is seeking a hands-on Recycling Processor II in Ann Arbor, MI to support safe, efficient operations at our recycling and recovery facilities and to deliver outstanding customer service. You will work in an active outdoor environment, handling unloading, sorting, and processing materials with care.

Responsibilities include operating scales and POS, preparing shipments, and maintaining clean, safe spaces while communicating effectively with a team using radios.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in the recycling industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle materials daily.
• Experience operating cash registers or POS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with unloading materials and answer questions.
• Evaluate incoming materials for quantity and composition.
• Sort and process recyclable and reusable materials.
• Operate point-of-sale systems, scales, and transaction systems, including cash handling.
• Prepare materials, containers, and trucks for shipment.
• Safely operate equipment and vehicles within the recovery yard.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.
• Communicate with team members using handheld radios.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and courteously.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Math skills

Equipment operation

Tools

POS system

Scales

Job description

Recycle Ann Arbor is seeking a hands-on Recycling Processor II in Ann Arbor, MI to support safe, efficient operations at our recycling and recovery facilities and to deliver outstanding customer service. You will work in an active outdoor environment, handling unloading, sorting, and processing materials with care.

Responsibilities include operating scales and POS, preparing shipments, and maintaining clean, safe spaces while communicating effectively with a team using radios.