Recycling Specialist: Team-Driven Impact & Growth

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc; Hobe Sound (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth & advancement

Safety-focused culture

Stable, growing company

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking a Recycling Specialist to identify, separate and recover recyclable materials while maintaining safe, efficient operations. You will help keep materials within a circular economy and support environmental goals in a team-oriented setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on sorting, inspection, and operation around conveyor systems, with training provided for the right candidate. We offer competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify recyclable materials.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Previous recycling, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, or labor experience is helpful, but not required. We’re happy to train the right candidate.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and glass from the recycling stream.
• Inspect materials and remove contaminants to help ensure high-quality recycled products.
• Safely operate around conveyor systems and recycling equipment while following all company safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns to your supervisor.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a culture of safety.
• Follow all company policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Once your assigned work is complete, you’ll jump in to assist your teammates or support other operational needs as directed by your supervisor.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Bilingual (EN/ES or EN/CR)

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking a Recycling Specialist to identify, separate and recover recyclable materials while maintaining safe, efficient operations. You will help keep materials within a circular economy and support environmental goals in a team-oriented setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on sorting, inspection, and operation around conveyor systems, with training provided for the right candidate. We offer competitive pay and growth opportunities.