Yard Associate - Recycling Centers

PADNOS; Greenfield Park (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PADNOS – Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Yard Associate to help sort and upgrade materials, inspect material quality, and prepare items for shipment. You will interact with customers, operate small equipment, and support yard processes to maintain efficiency and safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on material handling, standard protocols, and teamwork in a fast-paced recycling center environment in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Six months operating small equipment experience preferred.
• Equipment operation and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy in operation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge in inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Sort, process and inventory material (Non- Ferrous Metals) by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts.
• Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers.
• Assist customers with the unloading of their material.
• Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment.
• Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.
• Support staff when needed.
• Process cars.

Skills

Small equipment operation

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal & customer service

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Job description

Recycling Center Services - Battle Creek, 1021 North Raymond Rd., Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Overview

Title: Yard Associate – Recycling Centers

Overview

The Yard Associate interacts with customers while inspecting various grades of material upon delivery into the yard. Sort and upgrade materials to meet quality standards per established protocols. Operate small equipment as needed to process and prepare material prior to shipment.

Accountabilities

• Sort, process and inventory material (Non- Ferrous Metals) by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts.
• Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers.
• Assist customers with the unloading of their material.
• Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment.
• Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.
• Support staff when needed.
• Process cars.

Qualifications

• Six months operating small equipment experience preferred.
• Equipment operation and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy in operation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge in inventory control.

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Recycling Center Services - Battle Creek, 1021 North Raymond Rd., Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America