Recycling Technician - Days

East Jordan Plastics

Lyons (GA)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

8 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid time off
PPE Program
Short/Long Term Disability
Life Insurance

Job summary

East Jordan Plastics is hiring a Recycling Technician - Days in Lyons, GA. You will operate and monitor the sorting line, inspect materials, and ensure clean, organized work areas while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ability to handle physical tasks, and reliability in a family-friendly, growth-oriented environment. Training is provided, with strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Ability to bend, twist, climb, stand and lift up to 50 lb.
  • Teamwork is essential and collaboration with others is required.
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and sort materials by plastic type.
  • Remove contaminants (cardboard, metal, film) from sorting line.
  • Load material onto conveyor belt.
  • Monitor line for quality of material.
  • Break down boxes and crates.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Teamwork
Safety-conscious
Manual labor
Able to lift 50 lb

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

At East Jordan Plastics, we are committed to providing our employees the best opportunity to grow their careers within a safe and inviting culture. Competitive wages, great benefits, and the desire to be the leaders in sustainability makes East Jordan Plastics the right choice for you. Are you ready to grow with us?

Because we care about our employees and what they bring to our customers, we give them the tools and benefits they need to be successful at East Jordan Plastics. Taking care of our employees is what we do.

Compensation
  • Competitive skill-based wages
  • Annual review
  • Referral bonus
Insurance
  • Employee-focused Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • 401(k) program with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • PPE Program
Culture
  • We hold ourselves accountable

By drawing upon decades of experience, proven processes, and manufacturing expertise, we’re ready to work alongside you to implement sustainable solutions.

Our Vision

To be the leader in quality and sustainability of packaging solutions for the horticultural industry.

Our Mission
Our Core Values
Quality & Service

We pay attention to the smallest of details in the manufacturing process and customer service.

Sustainability

We’re committed to using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to be good stewards of our communities and the environment.

Integrity

We’ll be honest, fair, and ethical in all our business activities, and as accountable to ourselves as we are to our customers.

We welcome the challenges in our industry to continuously improve sustainable packaging through design, materials, and technology.

We value and respect our employees and the contributions they make to our customers’ success.

Safety
  • We keep each other safe. No shortcuts, No exceptions!
  • We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and environment.
  • Safety drives the decisions we make.
  • We pursue the highest level of quality in our products, delivery, and customer service.
  • We believe in developing our employees to be the best they can be.
  • We maximize efficiencies and employ best practices to bring value to our customers.
Accountability
  • We foster a culture of HORT with our employees and customers.
    • Honesty
    • Opportunity
    • Respect
    • Trust
  • Being a leader in sustainability is a responsibility we take seriously.
Hear from our employees

My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.

– Kelley H.

It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!

East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.

I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!

This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.

– Amy H.

The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.

– Pascal S.

My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.

– Kelley H.

It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!

East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.

I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!

This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.

– Amy H.

The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.

– Pascal S.

My favorite part of working at East Jordan Plastics is the family atmosphere. I love the people I work with and the fact that we are all focused on the same goal, providing a sustainable future for generations to come.

– Kelley H.

It’s a great atmosphere; the people we work with make it enjoyable to be at work!

East Jordan Plastics has great insurance benefits. Plus, I come to work every day because I know that the work environment is stable and welcoming.

I really like the set schedule for the entire year. I love coming to work and doing the things I love!

This a family-owned business, and they treat you like family. There are career growth and advancement opportunities, with great pay and great benefits.

– Amy H.

The company treats us like family. It’s shown in the work environment. Each shift becomes a family in its own way. Also, great pay and benefits.

– Pascal S.

Open Positions

Position:Recycling Technician - Days

Location: Lyons, GA

Job Id:472

# of Openings:4

Recycling Technician - Days

We are looking for dedicated, hardworking people to join our team! Our company is constantly growing,and we have opportunities for you to grow with us. This position involves the safe operations of machines, inspection of plastic horticultural containers and other plastics. We offer paid training, consistent schedules, great benefits and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:

  • Inspect and sort materials by plastic type.
  • Remove contaminants (cardboard, metal, film) from sorting line.
  • Load material onto conveyor belt.
  • Monitor line for quality of material.
  • Break down boxes and crates.
  • Keep work areas clean and organized.
Requirements:
  • Must be able to bend, twist, climb, stand and lift items of up to 50lb
  • Teamwork is a key value to the organization and working collaboratively with others is a must
  • Forklift experience preferred
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Work Boot and Uniform Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Company paid Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
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