Recycle Center Yard Helper in Pinellas

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. seeks a Recycle Center Yard Helper to process metal, inspect loads and sort materials for shipment at our recycling facility. The role involves operating equipment and assisting with daily operations in an outdoor industrial setting.

Candidates should be able to perform labor, follow directions, use hand and power tools, and work well as part of a team. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with a willingness to participate in safety training and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform labor tasks in an industrial setting.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently.
• Comfort with using hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare materials for recycling, inspecting loads and removing debris.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area both inside and outside the facility.
• Assist with loading, transporting and storing commodities efficiently and safely.
• Support maintenance of concrete crushing equipment, including cleaning and greasing.
• Observe malfunctions and report them to supervisors.

Skills

Labor work

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform labor work
• 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.

1. Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between
2. Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds
3. 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