STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a warehouse support role within UK Recycling, handling materials preparation, receiving items, and confirming counts. You will update container signage, move containers across campus, and may perform light computer entry tasks.

The position requires flexibility for long hours and on-site work in a busy campus environment. Ideal candidates have MS Windows/Office and SAP familiarity, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• MS Windows/Office proficiency required.
• SAP experience preferred and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Preparing recycling materials for transport in warehouse operations.
• Receiving items into warehouse and confirming items and counts.
• Updating signage on containers and placing containers throughout campus.
• Delivering containers across campus and minor computer entry work.
• Coordinating with teams to ensure timely shipments and cleanliness.

Skills

MS Windows

Office

SAP

Driver’s License

Tools

SAP

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).

Shift

8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon logistics on-site, situational factors, and/or event emergencies requiring long and non-traditional hours which may include night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

This position works primarily in a warehouse environment and provides essential service and support to UK Recycling’s operations.

Duties may include…

• Preparing recycling materials for transport
• Receiving items into warehouse
• Confirming correct items and counts
• Other duties common to warehouse work
• Updating signage on containers
• Delivering containers throughout campus
• May include minor computer entry work
• Other duties as assigned

Major Job Responsibility – Warehouse Operations

• Manages the preparation of Styrofoam coolers for transport.
• Updates signage and labels on containers
• Cleans containers as needed.
• Coordinates receiving shipments and transports deliveries throughout the warehouse.
• Communication; ability to use a pallet jack.

Major Job Responsibility – Container Placement

• Ensure all buildings on campus have containers which are up-to-date, presentable, and in the proper locations, placing and removing containers as needed.
• Communication; Customer Service.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office;SAPand Driver’s License – Preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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