Recycling Materials Technician – Sort, Move & Dispatch

U.S. Department of the Navy; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Materials Recycling Technician to identify and sort recyclables, dispose of non-recyclables, and document transport of recyclables according to standard procedures.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to operate balers, forklifts, and related tools, with a focus on safety and accuracy in record-keeping and material handling.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying recyclable vs non-recyclable materials.
• Ability to document deliveries and quantities in writing.
• Ability to follow basic instructions and work independently after training.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and storage guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, sort, and separate recyclables from non-recyclables per procedure.
• Dispose of non-recyclables properly and document/prepare/transport recyclable materials.
• Demonstrate skill with recycling equipment and record deliveries and quantities.

Skills

Facility layout identification

Recyclables sorting

Heavy lifting

Independent work

Basic writing

Basic math

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Tools

Electric balers

Forklifts

Hydraulic jacks/lifts

Manual banding tools

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Navy in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Materials Recycling Technician to identify and sort recyclables, dispose of non-recyclables, and document transport of recyclables according to standard procedures.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to operate balers, forklifts, and related tools, with a focus on safety and accuracy in record-keeping and material handling.