Recycling Technician I

Quad/Graphics; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Quad is hiring for Martinsburg, WV. If you are mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 pounds, this role starts at $18.00–$21.00 per hour with potential overtime. Overtime is possible, but not guaranteed.

You will coordinate materials to be recycled, remove recyclables, operate the bailing and shredding system, and help with billing forms while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the plant.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow instructions and work independently.
• Must lift 10–15 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Daytime hours, 40 hours per week; overtime may be available.
• Able to climb ladders above 12 feet with or without accommodation.
• Forklift or heavy machinery experience preferred; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials to be recycled in the plant using a forklift or tugger.
• Remove recyclables from around the plant and deposit into the recycling system.
• Operate the bailing and shredding system and manage waste streams.
• Sort and store recyclables for shipment and load semi-trailers/rail cars.
• Complete basic billing and service order forms; follow safety and housekeeping rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material coordination

Multi-tasking

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Climbing ladders

Tools

Forklift

Shredding system operation

Job description

Ready to supercharge your career and make a lasting impact? At Quad, we're excited to welcome ambitious individuals who are driven to excel. Are you mechanically inclined or maintenance-savvy? Ready to take on a new challenge? Look no further! We're looking for motivated, detail-orientated individuals to join our team in Martinsburg, WV. Your adventure to success begins now - grab this opportunity!

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to instore to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production, and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. With approximately 11,000 employees in 11 countries, we serve around 2,100 clients, including industry-leading blue-chip companies that serve both business and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age, buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty.Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions.

Overtime is always a possibility, but never guaranteed. Wages start between $18.00 - $21.00 / hour or more based on relevant work experience and stability with work history.Other responsibilities of the position include:

• Coordination of materials to be recycled within the plant using a forklift or tugger.
• Removal of all recyclables from around the plant
• Depositing recyclables into the recycling system
• Operating the bailing and shredding system
• Separating and storing the various grades of recyclables for shipment
• Loading semi-truck trailers and rail cars
• Complete basic forms for billing and service orders
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to accurately complete billing and shipping forms.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and write; good verbal and written comprehension.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously and up to 50 pounds, occasionally.
• Daytime hours, working 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to climb ladders above 12 feet high with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior forklift or heavy machinery operation is preferred, but Quad is willing to train the right candidate.

Additional Information

The actual rate of pay offered will vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime and shift differentials. Quad offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus childbirth short-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, adoption & surrogacy benefits, pet insurance and more!