{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"327adfe849f6c943aa71b768","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/327adfe849f6c943aa71b768","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/327adfe849f6c943aa71b768","title":"Material Handler - Solid Waste","description":"Material handlers play a vital role in the county’s recycling efforts. They transport recyclable materials from the (10) recycling / convenience centers to the landfill for distribution to recycling facilities.\nQualifications: Requires a High School diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience. Required to have and maintain a clear background check, a good driving record and a valid SC driver’s license. Must pass drug screening and be dependable and prompt.\nReports to: Solid Waste Supervisor\nResponsibilities: It will be the responsibility of the employee to support the County to:\nProvide quality service to the residents of Kershaw County.\nPresent a positive image to the community.\nMaintain positive and productive work relationships with all personnel.\nConform with all applicable safety rules and regulations.\nUnder regular supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the operations of the County's C&D landfill, two (2) closed municipal landfills, and ten (10) recycling / convenience centers.\nEssential duties: Essential duties shall include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks:\nAssist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all electronic waste from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport\nAssist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all tires from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport\nAssist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all plastics/aluminum from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport\nDriving county vehicles attached to trailers to transport equipment, tools, personnel to/from County landfill to/from recycling centers.\nOperating mobile trash compactor at all sites for compaction of materials inside open top trash containers.\nMaintenance, carpentry and cleaning of landscape and buildings at all recycling centers and County landfill Assists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County\nAssists in landfill & recycle center operations by removing litter & unauthorized waste, maintain grass cover on two closed municipal landfills, repairing erosion areas, screening loads, and other assigned duties.\nAssists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County and County landfill\nAssist in cleaning and maintenance of County equipment.\nAs needed, assist other County Departments such as Public Works, Utilities (Sewer), Recreation, Building Maintenance, Administration, etc.\nTypical duties may include assisting with roadway maintenance, clearing / maintaining sewer rights-of-way, landscaping, etc.\nPerform all other related duties as assigned.\nRequired Physical Skills: Must be able to perform manual labor, to include but not limited to the following:\nAble to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.\nAble to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit for extended periods.\nAble to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.\nAble to use mechanical tools and equipment in completion of daily tasks.\n\n**Resumes are ONLY accepted as an attachment to a completed application**","company":"Kershawcountysc","rawCompany":"kershawcountysc","city":"Camden","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T23:27:08.663Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-7062.00","title":"Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"laborers-and-freight-stock-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-7081.00","title":"Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors","slug":"refuse-and-recyclable-material-collectors"},{"code":"53-7062.04","title":"Recycling and Reclamation Workers","slug":"recycling-and-reclamation-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"562111","title":"Solid Waste Collection","slug":"solid-waste-collection"},{"code":"562119","title":"Other Waste Collection","slug":"other-waste-collection"},{"code":"562219","title":"Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal","slug":"other-nonhazardous-waste-treatment-and-disposal"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Handler - Solid Waste","description":"Material handlers play a vital role in the county’s recycling efforts. 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Must pass drug screening and be dependable and prompt.\nReports to: Solid Waste Supervisor\nResponsibilities: It will be the responsibility of the employee to support the County to:\nProvide quality service to the residents of Kershaw County.\nPresent a positive image to the community.\nMaintain positive and productive work relationships with all personnel.\nConform with all applicable safety rules and regulations.\nUnder regular supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks related to the operations of the County's C&D landfill, two (2) closed municipal landfills, and ten (10) recycling / convenience centers.\nEssential duties: Essential duties shall include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks:\nAssist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all electronic waste from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport\nAssist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all tires from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport\nAssist in the transportation, stacking and loading of all plastics/aluminum from recycling centers into tractor trailer for transport\nDriving county vehicles attached to trailers to transport equipment, tools, personnel to/from County landfill to/from recycling centers.\nOperating mobile trash compactor at all sites for compaction of materials inside open top trash containers.\nMaintenance, carpentry and cleaning of landscape and buildings at all recycling centers and County landfill Assists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County\nAssists in landfill & recycle center operations by removing litter & unauthorized waste, maintain grass cover on two closed municipal landfills, repairing erosion areas, screening loads, and other assigned duties.\nAssists in cleaning and maintaining all recycling centers throughout the County and County landfill\nAssist in cleaning and maintenance of County equipment.\nAs needed, assist other County Departments such as Public Works, Utilities (Sewer), Recreation, Building Maintenance, Administration, etc.\nTypical duties may include assisting with roadway maintenance, clearing / maintaining sewer rights-of-way, landscaping, etc.\nPerform all other related duties as assigned.\nRequired Physical Skills: Must be able to perform manual labor, to include but not limited to the following:\nAble to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.\nAble to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit for extended periods.\nAble to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.\nAble to use mechanical tools and equipment in completion of daily tasks.\n\n**Resumes are ONLY accepted as an attachment to a completed application**","datePosted":"2026-08-04T23:27:08.663Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T23:27:08.663Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kershawcountysc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Camden","addressRegion":"SC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"327adfe849f6c943aa71b768"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/327adfe849f6c943aa71b768"}}