Recycling Attendant: Education, Sorting & Center Care

Keep Pearland Beautiful; Pearland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k w/ 6% Contribution Match

Generous PTO Policy including Vacation

Job summary

Keep Pearland Beautiful in Pearland, TX is seeking a part-time Recycling Attendant to assist SRRC visitors by receiving and sorting recyclables and hazardous waste, providing on-site recycling education, and maintaining the recycling center. This role serves as a front-line advocate for our environmental mission.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and basic knowledge of office procedures; certifications in hazmat handling are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Machinery, equipment, and hazmat handling certifications and/or licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet SRRC visitors as they arrive at the facility.
• Collect and sort recycling commodities and hazardous materials.
• Operate machinery such as balers and compactors.
• Operate forklift to empty tilt hoppers where recyclables are collected.
• Clean and organize the recycling center and maintain the facility’s overall image.
• Receive and input visitor data into digital logs for tracking certain commodities and materials and processing payments as specified by management.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

English communications

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hazmat handling certifications preferred

Tools

Forklift

Baler

Compactor

Job description

Keep Pearland Beautiful in Pearland, TX is seeking a part-time Recycling Attendant to assist SRRC visitors by receiving and sorting recyclables and hazardous waste, providing on-site recycling education, and maintaining the recycling center. This role serves as a front-line advocate for our environmental mission.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and basic knowledge of office procedures; certifications in hazmat handling are a plus.