RECYCLING LABORER 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Melwood; Maryland; In loco; USD 27.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

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Melwood in Patuxent River, MD is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler to support recycling collection and transport operations. The role combines driving (20%) with warehousing (80%), requires a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to pass a government background check and DOT physical.

Core hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Starting pay is $23.57 per hour.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Collect, sort, and process recyclables.
• Load and unload trucks and other transportation devices.
• Follow base rules for vehicle operation and material transport.
• Drive assigned route and collect materials.
• Maintain mileage and collection information per contract.
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections of truck and safety equipment.
• Report accidents or damage through proper channels.
• Adhere to fire and safety precautions and proper equipment use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Safe driving

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma

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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

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

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