Recycling & Waste Operations Tech

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Quakertown, PA is seeking a dependable Room Operator to perform general duties in the recycling/handling area. You will follow direction from the room operator, assist in moving materials, and help maintain clean and safe work conditions.

Key tasks include operating pallet jacks, loading and unloading, inspecting products, and supporting team members with daily sanitation and safety procedures in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and comprehend the English language.
• Grinding experience preferred.
• Comfortable with personal computers.
• Industry experience in poultry or food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers trash and recyclables to appropriate room.
• Utilizes hand-operated pallet jack to move trash gondolas to recycle room.
• Lifts tote into bailer and turns machine on.
• Moves bailed product into trailer.
• Organizes recyclables; moves non-recycled product into bins.
• Tears down totes and loads into trash gondola.
• Inspects product on metal detector; removes offending items.
• Maintains cleanliness and performs weekly sanitation per procedures.
• Assists in preparing cleaning chemicals and ensures correct concentrations.
• Fosters teamwork and participates in team meetings.

Skills

English language

Computer skills

Grinding experience

Industry experience (poultry/food)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Quakertown, PA is seeking a dependable Room Operator to perform general duties in the recycling/handling area. You will follow direction from the room operator, assist in moving materials, and help maintain clean and safe work conditions.

Key tasks include operating pallet jacks, loading and unloading, inspecting products, and supporting team members with daily sanitation and safety procedures in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.