Recycle Center Yard Helper

Waste-Pro; Central (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waste Pro Recycle Center Yard Helper position is based in Louisiana and involves processing metal to prepare for shipment, inspecting loads, sorting materials and operating equipment within an outdoor recycling facility.

Preferred candidates have a high school/GED or equivalent, can use hand and power tools, follow directions, and work well in teams or independently. Physical duties include lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds and adapting to outdoor conditions; CDL is not required.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare materials for recycling, inspecting loads and removing debris.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment inside and outside the facility.
• Ensure commodities are loaded, transported and stored efficiently.
• Assist with daily maintenance of concrete crushing equipment including cleaning, greasing and fueling.
• Observe and report any potential malfunctions.
• Greet and assist the public with friendly, quality service.

Skills

Tool use

Teamwork / independence

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Hand & Power Tools

Job description

• High School education/GED or equivalent preferred
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal setting for this job is outdoor Industrial process plant with heavy production equipment, rolling stock and inventory.
• Required to use motor coordination and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May also work in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust

CDL Required

No CDL Required

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Recycle Center Yard Helper is responsible for processing metal to prepare for shipment, inspecting loads, sorting materials and operating equipment with in a Waste Pro recycling facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Process and prepare materials for recycling, inspecting loads, removing debris from material to be recycled
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment both inside and outside the facility
• Ensure that commodities are loaded, transported and stored in an efficient and timely manner
• Work with the team onsite to complete daily maintenance of concrete crushing equipment including cleaning, greasing and fueling
• Observe and report any potential malfunctions
• Operate the weight station scale -Delete Line
• Greets and assists the public in a friendly manner providing quality customer service

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

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