Recycling Associate

American Furniture Warehouse; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

American Furniture Warehouse is seeking a Recycling Associate to support environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as balers, pallet jacks, stock pickers, shredders, and other recycling machinery, while inspecting quality and sorting recyclables.

You will develop strategies to improve recycling processes, adhere to quality standards, and maintain a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced environment, contributing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with recycling and equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to become certified in warehouse equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Sort materials like cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap into recycling streams.
• Operate balers to compress materials into bundles.
• Load items onto trucks for shipping and pickup.
• Lock out tag out equipment as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and safe, following policies.
• Maintain equipment and report issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Independent work ethic

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Cherry picker

Recycling equipment operation

Lock Out Tag Out training

Job description

Job Summary

As a Recycling Associate, you will help ensure compliance with environmental and safety programs by facilitating company recycling efforts. The Recycling Associate is responsible for operating heavy equipment including cardboard balers, pallet jacks, stock pickers, foam densifiers, shredders, and other recycling equipment. They also are a quality control inspector and remove unwanted or harmful materials while sorting recyclables. The ideal Recycling Associate develops strategies to improve recycling efforts, adheres to quality expectations and standards, and has excellent attention to detail. If you are eager to help the environment and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling
• Operating balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales
• Operating various equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up
• Transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
• Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) equipment as needed.
• Ensure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.
• Cleaning and maintaining recycling equipment
• Ensuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures.
• All other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager as directed.

Department

Maintenance

Shift

Various shifts

Reports to

Maintenance Manager

Compensation Package

Pay rate: Hourly pay starting at $16 Depending on Experience

Supervision Given And Received

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position is supervised directly by the Maintenance Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful but not required.
• Have a strong independent work ethic.
• Excellent organizational skill and the ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Personal Competencies

• Analytical - Ability to analyze, collect and research data and read reports, fierce attention to detail.
• Mathematical Skills -Basic math skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and use whole numbers.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed and offers to help others.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others & ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports AFW’s goals and values.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; has a cooperative spirit; ability and authority to plan work, meet deadlines and coordinate time sensitive activities across personnel in multiple departments.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security – Observes and practices safety and security procedures and initiatives.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills required.

Certificates And Licenses

None required. Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications/licenses preferred.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
• Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
• Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.
• Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affi…

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!

American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company.

AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.