Recycling Center Assistant

About us Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District is a small business in Columbus, IN. We are professional, agile, customer-centric and our goal is to To provide cost effective, environmentally sound programs of waste management and waste reduction for all residents of Bartholomew County.. Our work environment includes: Modern office setting Relaxed atmosphere Lively atmosphere Safe work environment Overview: Join our team as a Recycling Worker and contribute to environmental sustainability by assisting in the recycling process. This role involves operating various equipment and performing physical tasks to support recycling operations. Responsibilities: Responsible for the receipt of recyclables from private residents, businesses, and municipalities including unloading materials, screening for contaminants, and distributing accurate information to customers. Responsible for assisting in the processing of all materials received at the Recycling Center. This may include but is not limited to bailing, weighing, loading, crushing, flattening, and separation. Pre-processing preparation (hand sorting, contaminant removal) is required. Responsible for the proper storage and loading of unprocessed and processed recyclables of the Recycling Center. Assists with maintaining a record of materials received, processed, and sent to market. Assists with the proper housekeeping of the grounds and buildings of the Recycling Center and Warehouse as well as the general maintenance of equipment. Assists in the routine operation of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program to receive and process material from residents including the processing and shipping of material. Assists in the routine operation of the Electronics Recycling Program and routine operation of other programs of activity (i.e. Teacher Reuse, Adopt-A-Road) and other facilities (Landfill, Commercial Cardboard Program, Yard Waste Site) as needed. Assists as needed in additional duties as required by BCSWMD operation Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma with experience in recyclables processing, warehouse operations, scheduling, and inventory is preferred. Ability to effectively work with the public is required. A mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate equipment (including but not limited to a baler, fork truck, lawn mower, etc.) is required and legally qualified to operate a motor vehicle; Must pass a routine drug screening test. Personal Work Relations: Ability to deal tactfully and responsively with the general public and the ability to work in harmony with other employees and supervisors. Working Conditions: Incumbent performs a wide variety of activities including unloading/sorting, processing, and loading of recyclables. Policy and guidance is provided by the Recycling Supervisor and Director as per the District Board of Directors. This job posting is intended to be a general summary of job content. It should not be construed to be an exhaustive listing of the job duties or requirements. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.31 - $16.81 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 457(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No nights Weekends as needed Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person