SHRA Temporary Recycling Technician (Pool)

The Solid Waste Association of North America; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

UNC Wilmington is seeking a SHRA Temporary Recycling Technician (Pool) to collect recyclable materials from campus, sort items, and prepare recyclables for market. You will operate balers, forklifts, and box trucks, and educate patrons on proper recycling techniques. Minimum requirements include a valid NC driver’s license and ability to perform physical work.

The position runs 30 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a temp assignment tenure and potential

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical stamina to work long periods in an outside environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect recyclable materials from designated areas across campus.
• Sort paper, plastic, metal, glass and specialty materials.
• Prepare recyclables for market by baling, palletizing, or containerizing and weighing them.
• Load and unload bales and containers for transport.
• Maintain cleanliness and operation of the recycling facilities and MRF.
• Educate patrons on proper recycling techniques and rules.
• Operate recycling equipment and vehicles (baling machines, forklifts, box trucks).
• Answer questions and promote the recycling program to campus and public.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Job description

SHRA Temporary Recycling Technician (Pool)

Position available at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW).

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

• Collect recyclable materials from designated areas throughout campus according to established procedures and the North Carolina Waste Management Act of 1989.
• Sort and separate conventional recycling materials including paper, plastic, metal, and glass as well as specialty materials such as wood, electronic waste, batteries, and printer cartridges.
• Prepare recyclable materials for market by baling, palletizing, or containerizing recyclables then weighing them on an industrial scale.
• Load and unload bales and containers for transportation to processing facilities.
• Ensure the cleanliness and seamless operation of the recycling department and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), including the sorting facility, the Public Recycling Depot, residential recycling depots, equipment, vehicles, the warehouse, and the greater UNCW campus and community.
• Maintain the Recycling facilities in a clean, well‑organized manner, avoiding unnecessary clutter, and potential fire hazards.
• Operate a variety of recycling equipment and vehicles such as baling machines, forklifts, and box trucks.
• Educate patrons on proper recycling techniques and facility rules/guidelines. Patrons include students, faculty/staff, university departments, outside agencies, local businesses, and the general public.
• Answer questions and promote the recycling program to students, faculty, staff, and the public; providing instruction on appropriate materials to place in containers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical stamina to work long periods in an outside environment.
• Ability to communicate well in verbal and written form.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.
• Ability to work alone as well as relate to work with other people.
• Ability to learn new procedures, concepts, and techniques.
• A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm for the recycling program's success.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Valid NC driver's license.

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday – 30 hours per week.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31‑day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Job Posting Date

09/09/2025

Job Closing Date

08/09/2026