Materials Examiner and Identifier

Job Title Help Collects, received, identifies, sorts, and moves material to the baler, ensuring the material is correct to process. The operation requires the incumbent to identify the recyclable material during the sorting process in accordance with general instructions and standard procedures and policies of the recycle operation. Ensures that all customers who turn-in recyclables sign in the logbook maintained in the recycling center to track activities and reporting. Operates both a forklift capable of lifting 6,000 pounds and a baler. General operation of the forklift will include moving, loading, unloading transferring, transporting, stacking, and un-stacking recycled material, other goods, boxes, and equipment used by or in support of the recycle operation. Operates forklift to load truck trailers. Maintains the vehicle logbook and equipment as required. Required to drive a pick-up truck used occasionally throughout the base to collect recycle material from operating units on the base. Required to perform operator maintenance such as completing service records and reporting mishaps, or accidents. May be required to drive off-base on public roads and highways. Examines, processes, and classifies a limited variety of common, easily recognized materials. Label all containers properly as to the appropriated content and maintain the containers in a safe, near, and clean manager. Follows established standard operational procedures for the receipt, identification, examination, and processing of recyclable materials. Responsible for the safe and proper operation of the equipment, machinery, vehicle, and tools used and for observing all required operating, and safety criteria regarding the operation and use of these items. Ensures the supplies and equipment are always safeguarded and secure and that ample supplies are on hand to avoid work stopping. Prepares shipping documents with required data. Secure all storerooms as required. Adheres to fire and safety regulations. Assists and provide necessary information for the Pollution, Prevention/Compliance subcommittee meeting on a quarterly basis.