Outdoor Recycling Warehouse Clerk - Temp-to-Hire

AppleOne Employment Services; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable Warehouse Clerk in Anaheim, CA for a temp-to-hire role focused on supporting warehouse, recycling, and production operations. The position emphasizes active, hands-on work and a safe, efficient work environment.

You will sort, inspect, move, and organize materials, follow PPE requirements, and collaborate with supervisors to complete daily tasks and special projects. Outdoor production duties and physical lifting are involved.

Qualifications

• Sort, inspect, and organize incoming and outgoing materials accurately and efficiently.
• Remove non‑recyclable or contaminated items to support proper recycling streams.
• Move, lift, dump, and arrange materials throughout the facility.
• Follow safety procedures and use required PPE in an outdoor production environment.
• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to identify and distinguish between different recyclable materials.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive manual labor tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.
• Comfortable working outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, noise, and dust.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety vest, gloves, protective eyewear, and steel‑toe boots.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize recyclable materials such as paper, plastics, cardboard, and other incoming materials by type.
• Inspect materials for foreign or non‑recyclable items and remove contaminants to support quality standards.
• Dump boxes of materials into designated bins and assist with movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to complete daily assignments, special projects, and operational tasks.
• Assist with additional duties as needed, including palletizing, loading and unloading trucks, cleaning work areas, and supporting drivers on collection routes.

Skills

Material handling

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Stamina/stand

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable Warehouse Clerk in Anaheim, CA for a temp-to-hire role focused on supporting warehouse, recycling, and production operations. The position emphasizes active, hands-on work and a safe, efficient work environment.

You will sort, inspect, move, and organize materials, follow PPE requirements, and collaborate with supervisors to complete daily tasks and special projects. Outdoor production duties and physical lifting are involved.