Yard and Warehouse Laborer

Elgin Recycling Inc.; Gilberts (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disney World Award

Job summary

Elgin Recycling is seeking a reliable Yard and Warehouse Laborer to help keep our facility clean, safe, and productive. You will perform general yard and warehouse cleanup and support operations in a fast-paced environment.

We welcome candidates who can work outdoors in varied weather, perform physical labor, and communicate in English; bilingual skills are a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive pay and growth opportunities in a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor and work in diverse weather conditions.
• Basic understanding of English required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general yard and warehouse clean-up to ensure a safe and organized work environment.
• Assist with light landscaping tasks, including bush and weed removal.
• Work outdoors and indoors in various weather conditions, including dusty and muddy environments.
• Support the team with additional tasks as needed to maintain facility operations.

Skills

Physical labor

Weather resilience

English proficiency

Job description

Elgin Recycling is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the recycling industry, specializing in metals, electronics, paper, and plastics. With four convenient public drop-off locations and a dedicated fleet for industrial pickups, Elgin Recycling is committed to environmental responsibility and community service. As a Yard and Warehouse Laborer, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient facility, supporting the company's mission to provide top-quality recycling services. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing company that values its employees and offers a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general yard and warehouse clean-up to ensure a safe and organized work environment
• Assist with light landscaping tasks, including bush and weed removal
• Work outdoors and indoors in various weather conditions, including dusty and muddy environments
• Support the team with additional tasks as needed to maintain facility operations

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor and work in diverse weather conditions
• Comfortable working in dusty, muddy, and outdoor environments
• Basic understanding of English required; bilingual skills are a plus

Compensation

$17.00–$18.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 60 days
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time after 60 days
• Holiday Pay after 60 days
• 401(k) with Company Match after 1 year
• Life Insurance after 1 year
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family
• Shared Snap Fitness Membership
• Employee of the Year Award (Disney World)