Recycle Technician

SBM; Shippensburg, Northern (Cumberland County, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM is seeking a Recycle Technician in Shippensburg, PA to handle recycling, reuse, and reclamation tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role requires basic education and recycling experience, with potential certification benefits.

You will work as part of a team, maintain logs, and follow all safety and reporting procedures. Shifts are Wednesday-Saturday, 6:00 PM–4:30 AM, at a pay rate of $16.50–$17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, 1–2 years recycling experience preferred.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification is a plus.
• May require a valid driver’s license and safety training certifications.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus; ability to read and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform recycling, sorting, and reclamation tasks efficiently and safely.
• Maintain logs and operate within safety rules and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to complete shift tasks and punch-list items.
• Present a professional appearance and adhere to company policies.
• Inspect materials and maintain dock and collection areas.

Skills

Bilingual

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Reading and interpreting instructions

Cleaning methods

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Title

Recycle Technician

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

• 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

Wednesday-Saturday:6:00PM-4:30AM

$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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

At SBM, we deliver soft services facilities management through innovative technology, exceptional quality, and empowered associates on a global scale.

Our approach is centered on providing scalable, predictable, and repeatable results across space types.

With our experience in state-of-the-art facilities and continuously evolving processes, we ensure that our clients experience unmatched service excellence to support our clients’ most ambitious missions.