Thrower

Vogel Holding Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Eye, Dental, Life, and AD&D benefits

Eligible for company-provided uniforms

Eligible for 401(k) contributions

Job summary

A waste management company is looking for a Residential Thrower to work closely with a driver in collecting refuse from households. The role requires physical strength and safety awareness, including passing a drug screen and physical exam. Candidates must provide their own safety-approved work boots. The position offers full-time employment with potential overtime, benefits, and paid time off after a waiting period.

Qualifications

• Must pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Provide your own safety-approved work boots.

Responsibilities

• Collect refuse from households daily as part of a team.
• Safely haul, lift, and load items into the truck.
• Assist the driver in backing situations to ensure safety.

Skills

Ability to safely manipulate garbage containers

Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

Courteous interaction with customers

Job description

Residential Thrower – Vogel Disposal Service, Inc.

We are seeking qualified throwers to work as a team with a driver to collect refuse from households daily. Applicants must meet responsibilities and qualifications listed below.

Responsibilities

• Collect refuse from each stop pursuant to the specific contracts or levels of service within the serviced area.
• Safely manually manipulate garbage cans or garbage containers.
• Safely haul, lift, and load items and materials into the truck.
• Assist the driver in backing situations to help guide and ensure safety while backing.
• Maintain a courteous and cordial manner with all customers encountered on the route.

Qualifications

• Must pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Employees must provide their own safety-approved work boots.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/twist, lift/carry required.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs.
• Job performed in and out of the truck. Employees are subject to weather elements daily (heat, sun, rain, snow, wind, etc.).

Benefits

• Full time employment plus potential overtime. Employees are paid at an hourly rate plus time and one‑half for overtime hours worked.
• Work weeks can vary from 5‑8 hour days to 4‑10 hour days for the employee’s regular schedule.
• Health, Eye, Dental, Life, AD&D and short‑term disability benefits after waiting period.
• Eligible for company‑provided uniforms after waiting period, if applicable.
• Eligible for paid time off (PTO) after waiting period.
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) and receive company contributions after waiting period.

All potential employees must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical if applicable prior to beginning employment and are subject to ongoing random and other drug testing as required through our policy.

Vogel Disposal Service, Inc.
Mars, PA