RECYCLING LABORER 7:00 am

Melwood; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Melwood is seeking a Recycling/ Warehouse Handler in the Patuxent River, MD area. The role involves daily collection, loading and unloading of recycling materials for shipment, with 7:00 am - 3:30 pm hours, Monday to Friday. A valid driver''s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a DOT physical are required; background check and security clearance may be needed.

Starting pay is $23.57 per hour. Driving is 20% of the work; warehouse/material handler is 80%.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver''s license with a clean driving record.
• DOT physical required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in the recycling field preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check and obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides collection, sorting and processing of all recyclables.
• Manual/automated loading or unloading of trucks or other transportation devices.
• Ensures safe conditions exist at all times in and around vehicle while in operation.
• Follows State, Federal and local military base rules and regulations regarding vehicle operation and material transport.
• Drives assigned route to all locations and collects, loads and unloads materials as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete mileage and collection information per contract requirements.
• Performs daily pre and post trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires and safety equipment.
• Ensures equipment safety precautions are exercised to prevent damage in the performance of collection.
• Immediately reports any accidents, damage, collision, injury, etc., through the appropriate reporting process.
• Ensuring that all fire and safety precautions are strictly adhered to and material handling and delivery equipment are properly utilized.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver''s license

Clean driving record

DOT physical

Manual material handling

Recycling operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Driving is 20% of the work and Warehouse/material handler is 80% of the work
• This position is located in the Patuxent River, MD area as an employee of Melwood.
• The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break
• This position requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass DOT Physical
• Starting pay is $23.57
• The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading and unloading of recycling materials for preparation of shipment

INTRODUCTION

• This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Driving is 20% of the work and Warehouse/material handler is 80% of the work
• This position is located in the Patuxent River, MD area as an employee of Melwood.
• The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break
• This position requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass DOT Physical
• Starting pay is $23.57
• The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading and unloading of recycling materials for preparation of shipment

Key Responsibilities

• Provides collection, sorting and processing of all recyclables
• Manual/automated loading or unloading of trucks or other transportation devices
• Ensures safe conditions exist at all times in and around vehicle while in operation
• Follows State, Federal and local military base rules and regulations regarding vehicle operation and material transport
• Drives assigned route to all locations and collects, loads and unloads materials as required
• Maintains accurate, complete mileage and collection information per contract requirements
• Performs daily pre and post trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires and safety equipment
• Ensures equipment safety precautions are exercised to prevent damage in the performance of collection
• Immediately reports any accidents, damage, collision, injury, etc., through the appropriate reporting process
• Ensuring that all fire and safety precautions are strictly adhered to and material handling and delivery equipment are properly utilized
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Qualifications

• The incumbent must be able to stand 90% of the work time and sit 10%
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. and push/pull 50 lbs.
• These requirements are necessary in order to complete contract work
• He/she must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and reach
• Must be able to speak to communicate with supervisors, staff, co-workers, etc.
• Must possess good vision and hearing
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions of a warehouse atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in the recycling field preferred
• Must be able to meet contract security requirements