Recycling Technician

Vonachen Group; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Full Benefits

Job summary

Vonachen Group is seeking a dedicated Recycling Technician in Newbern, TN to sort and manage recyclable materials and operate power equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and strong customer-service skills. We offer full benefits, daily pay options, and opportunities for growth across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and friendly demeanor
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Stand and walk for long periods; handle physical duties

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize metals, glass, wood, paper, plastic, electronics into appropriate containers
• Load and unload recyclables onto trucks
• Operate saws, blowtorches and other tools for proper disposal
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts and other heavy equipment
• Power industrial vehicle experience preferred, but training available
• Work in cold environments such as freezers and wear appropriate coveralls
• Move boxes and materials using motorized pallet jacks
• Assist with cleaning and maintain attention to detail

Skills

Customer service oriented

Reliable

Attention to detail

Ability to work with little supervisor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Power lifts

Job description

Vonachen Group is a full-service facility maintenance leader providing janitorial, healthcare, material handling, and logistics support services. Established in 1968, we are four generations strong and one of the fastest growing building service contractors in the industry. We believe in delivering quality work, honoring our commitments, and treating clients and employees with respect. Vonachen Group employees are key contributors to our success. Offering competitive wages, excellent benefits, and promotion from within. Our hope is that individuals become not only a part of our team but of our family!

Job Skills / Requirements

The Recyling Technician is responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, providing high quality service levels, maintaining proper supply levels, adhering to company policies, and assisting to provide a safe working environment. This person must be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess great interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of people and maintain a strong commitment to customer service.

Job responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities includes sorting and organizing metals, glass, wood, paper, plastic, electronics and more into their appropriate containers.
• Load and unload recyclables onto trucks.
• Clean materials as needed for recycling requirements which may include the use of saws, blowtorches, and other power tools for proper disposal.
• Other duties include operating forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, and other heavy equipment.
• Power industrial vehicle experience is preferred, but can train.
• This position will require an employee to operate a motorized pallet jack.
• Be able to work in a cold environment-such as a freezer.
• Proper coveralls for the cold environment will be provided.
• Operating a power industrial vehicle to remove boxes, banding, plastic from the shop floor.
• Assist with some cleaning.
• Must be reliable and have an eye for detail.

Job requirements:

• Skills and Abilities
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high-level of performance
• Customer-oriented and friendly
• Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Physical Requirements
• Stand and walk for long periods of time
• Repeat the same movements
• Frequent bending and twisting
• Able to lift, push & pull 50lbs
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings
• Full-Time All Shifts
• Monday-Friday
• $16/hour
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD STD, 401(k)
• Must pass pre-employment requirements as needed
• Now offering Daily Pay!

Additional Information / Benefits

Details:

401(k) eligible after 60 days of employment!

Must pass pre-employment requirements as needed

Now offering Daily Pay!

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.