Recycle Technician

SBM Management Services, LP; Beecher (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit packages

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP, located in Beecher, Illinois, is hiring a Recycle Technician. The role involves the recycle, reuse, and reclamation program, ensuring safety and effective recycling practices. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED along with relevant experience.

The position offers a compensation range of $15.00–$16.00 per hour, with shifts from Wednesday to Saturday, 5:00 am to 3:30 pm. SBM provides comprehensive benefits and values equal opportunity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recycling experience in a company environment preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials.
• Maintain logs and schedules.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret instructions

Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Safety and task training certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Overview

The Recycle Technician will be responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation program.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.

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 willingness 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.

Compensation And Shift

Wednesday‑Saturday: 5:00 am – 3:30 pm

$15.00–$16.00 per hour

Benefits

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.