American Furniture Warehouse

AFW proudly participates in preserving the environment by recycling as much material as possible.. AFW is looking for a Recycling Associate who is responsible for processing material to be recycled.. The Recycling Associate will also stage the processed material onto pallets and safely prepare the pallets to be shipped, all training provided by AFW. If you are eager to help the environment and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you!. Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.. Collaborate with the maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are always properly cared and clean up to AFW standards.

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AFW proudly participates in preserving the environment by recycling as much material as possible. AFW is looking for a Recycling Associate who is responsible for processing material to be recycled. The Recycling Associate will operate and clean The Runi/Strautmann (Styrofoam Recycling Machine), The Card Board Bailer, The Plastic/Foam Bailer, and the Trash Shredder. The Recycling Associate will also stage the processed material onto pallets and safely prepare the pallets to be shipped, all training provided by AFW. If you are eager to help the environment and make a difference, then AFW is looking for you! $17/hour PLUS Weekend, Afternoon, and Night Shift Premiums! Job Requirements <ul><li>Ability to be trained on the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).</li><li>Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful but not required.</li><li>Ability to be trained on Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) procedures and the ability to perform Lock Out Tag Out procedures.</li><li>Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.</li><li>Ability to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment.</li><li>Have a flexible schedule and work all shifts, holidays, and weekends. </li></ul>Job Expectations <ul><li>Commitment to AFW's safety policies and procedures and ability to promote awareness.</li><li>Process plastic, foam, cardboard and styrofoam to be recycled.</li><li>Inspect Styrofoam, cardboard, plastic, and foam to ensure it is free of tape, packaging boards, and any other debris prior to being processed.</li><li>Ensure all bails are bailed safely and ready for transport.</li><li>Move bails onto pallets and transport for shipping by operating a forklift or pallet jack.</li><li>Process all non-recyclable material.</li><li>Clean and maintain the equipment and work area.</li><li>Periodically empty all trash cans through the facility.</li><li>Clean and maintain the bail storage area.</li><li>Operate snow removal equipment during the winter (For Colorado Stores) to keep all of the walkways and building entrances cleared and safe.</li><li>Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on the recycling equipment.</li><li>Collaborate with the maintenance team to make sure the grounds and the building are always properly cared and clean up to AFW standards.</li><li>Report all equipment issues and potential liabilities along with recommendations for solving such issues to the AFW management team.</li><li>Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision.</li><li>Maintain a neat and safe work environment.</li><li>All training provided by AFW </li></ul>Physical Requirements <ul><li>Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas</li><li>Requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours or more daily</li><li>Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.</li><li>Requires lift, lower, push and pull all sizes of equipment, trees, shrubs, etc. up to 100 lbs. frequently</li><li>The Recycling Associate position requires lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping and moving equipment 8 hours or more daily. </li></ul>Physical Work Environment <ul><li>Fluorescent Lighting</li><li>Concrete Flooring</li><li>Climate effected by outside conditions including but not limited too extreme heat/cold.</li><li>Considerable exterior noise</li><li>Extreme temperature fluctuations in the warehouse. </li></ul>A pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check must be passed upon job offer. American Furniture Warehouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. If you want to know more about American Furniture Warehouse and what we do click on the link below! https://youtu.be/QjaYn_sn_AM Pay Grade A: $16.00-$26.91

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