Recycle Technician

SBM; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is hiring a Recycle Technician. The role involves collecting, sorting, and reclaiming recyclable materials while maintaining a clean dock and safety-focused work area. You will work with a team and report to shift leads, ensuring environmental compliance and efficient operations.

The position runs Sunday to Wednesday, night shift (8:00pm–6:30am) with hourly pay of $16.50–$17.50. CPR/First Aid or forklift certifications are a plus; a valid driver’s license may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of recycling experience preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus.
• May require valid driver’s license and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect, salvage, and sort recyclable materials.
• Inspect and sort materials for recycling and reuse.
• Maintain dock and collection areas.
• Maintain logs and schedules of recycling activities.
• Operate with proper personal protective equipment and toward safe practices.
• Communicate with supervisors, leads, and coworkers professionally.

Skills

Safety compliance

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Bilingual a plus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazardous Waste Handling Training

Job description

Recycle Technician# Careers## Recycle TechnicianApply: Huntley, IL: Algonquin, IL: Crystal Lake, IL: Elgin, IL: Lake in the Hills, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR101635# **Title:**Recycle Technician# **Job Description:****Job Overview**The Recycle Technician will be responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation, program. **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.* 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 plusAbility 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.**Compensation and Shift:**Sunday - Wednesday, 8:00pm - 06:30am$16.50-$17.50 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.***