Recycle Lead

SBM Management Services, LP; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Recycle Lead to oversee recycling, reuse, and reclamation programs while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas. The role involves guiding custodial staff and coordinating with supervisors to meet safety and environmental standards.

The candidate will help train staff, maintain logs, and supervise daily tasks, including sorting materials, managing collection containers, and promoting professional interactions with teammates and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of recycling experience.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA may be required.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction and assistance to techs as directed by Supervisor.
• Assist supervisor in scheduling and training staff.
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials.
• Inspect and sort materials.
• Maintain logs and schedules.
• Work with multiple collection containers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

The Recycle Lead will be responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation, program. The lead will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the areas assigned and provides some work direction to custodial staff.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide work direction and assistance to techs as directed by Supervisor
• Assist supervisor in scheduling and training staff as needed
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Maintain clean work area
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
• Take direction and respond to supervision
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
• Maintain logs and schedules
• Support shift lead in completing punch-list items
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand customer service and satisfaction
• Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment
• Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials
• Inspect and sort materials
• Maintain dock and collection areas
• Work with multiple collection containers
  
  

Title

Recycle Lead

Job Description

Job Overview

The Recycle Lead will be responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation, program. The lead will be responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the areas assigned and provides some work direction to custodial staff.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide work direction and assistance to techs as directed by Supervisor
• Assist supervisor in scheduling and training staff as needed
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Maintain clean work area
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
• Take direction and respond to supervision
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
• Maintain logs and schedules
• Support shift lead in completing punch-list items
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand customer service and satisfaction
• Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment
• Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials
• Inspect and sort materials
• Maintain dock and collection areas
• Work with multiple collection containers
  
  

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education And/ Or Experience

High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of recycling experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experience - preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus

May be required to have a valid driver’s license

Completed all safety and task training certification

May be required to be forklift certified

May be required to have Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA

Completed all safety and task training certifications

Knowledge, Ability, Skills

Bilingual a plus

Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and willing to share with team

Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment

Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  
  

Shifts And Compensation

Alternating Wednesday (every other) and Thursday-Saturday 5 PM - 3:30 AM

$17.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:

www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.