Duties/Responsibilities: Typical duties include but are not limited to: Sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling Transporting recyclables, scrap, an…
Skills: Material Sorting, Baler Operation, Warehouse Equipment Operation, Lock Out Tag Out, Time Management
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$17/hr–$22/hr
Full-time
high school
401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
Posted 61d ago
Apply by Jun 19
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Recycling Associate is responsible for sorting materials, operating heavy recycling machinery like balers and shredders, and transporting waste throughout the warehouse. They ensure the facility remains clean and professional while adhering to strict safety and environmental compliance standards.
Requirements
Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to be certified in warehouse equipment operation. Physical capability to lift 50-100lbs and work in various weather conditions for 8-12 hour shifts is required.
Full job description
Duties/Responsibilities:
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Sorting various materials such as cardboard, Styrofoam, and scrap items into appropriate machinery for recycling
Transporting recyclables, scrap, and trash throughout the warehouse.
Operating balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales
Operating various equipment to load items onto trucks for shipping and pick up
Lock Out Tag Out (L.O.T.O) equipment as needed.
Ensure department, walking lanes, and nearby areas are clean and professional.
Cleaning and maintaining recycling equipment
Ensuring your safety and the safety of all others at all times.
Abide by all company policies and procedures.
All other duties assigned by the Maintenance Manager as directed.
Compensation Package:
Pay rate: Hourly range from $18-$22 DOE
Supervision Given and Received:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This position is supervised directly by the Maintenance Manager.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Personal Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Ability to analyze, collect and research data and read reports, fierce attention to detail.
Mathematical Skills -Basic math skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure and use whole numbers.
Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed and offers to help others.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others & ideas and tries new things.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports AFW’s goals and values.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations; has a cooperative spirit; ability and authority to plan work, meet deadlines and coordinate time sensitive activities across personnel in multiple departments.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Safety and Security – Observes and practices safety and security procedures and initiatives.
Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills required.
Certificates and Licenses:
None required. Recycling and Environmental Health and Safety certifications/licenses preferred.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED is preferred.; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of diploma.
Physical Demands:
Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas.
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 hours a day.
Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 50-100lbs
Able to work shifts that are 8-12 hours long.
Ability to work 0 to 35 feet above the ground.
Able to work in various weather conditions. The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
American Furniture Warehouse is a retailer of home furnishings, operating in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas. With more than 3200 employees, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer value and service to our customers. When you join AFW you become part of a professional, customer service oriented company.
AFW is seeking highly motivated, energetic, hardworking candidates to join our team.
AFW offers highly competitive pay and a full benefits package that includes 401k, medical, dental, vision and a host of voluntary programs including life insurance, disability, all at affordable rates.
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Bringing you the best prices and widest selection of furniture and home decor since 1975!
Industry
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1975
Headquarters
Englewood, CO
LinkedIn followers
18,849
American Furniture Warehouse is a family-owned business and one of the top retail furniture companies in the United States. Customers enjoy the largest selection of quality, stylish home furnishings, and accessories at the lowest prices anywhere, anytime. American Furniture Warehouse keeps costs low, so customers enjoy not only unmatched quality but also unbeatable savings on brand-name furniture. They have 16 locations throughout Colorado and Arizona, and Texas, and ship nationwide. Shop in-stores or online at AFW.com.
Offices: 8820 American Way, Englewood, CO 80227, US · 8501 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229, US · 2805 Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, Co 80907, US · 4700 South Power Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85296, US · 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd., Firestone, CO 80504, US
Bringing you the best prices and widest selection of furniture and home decor since 1975!
Industry
Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1975
Headquarters
Englewood, CO
LinkedIn followers
18,849
American Furniture Warehouse is a family-owned business and one of the top retail furniture companies in the United States. Customers enjoy the largest selection of quality, stylish home furnishings, and accessories at the lowest prices anywhere, anytime. American Furniture Warehouse keeps costs low, so customers enjoy not only unmatched quality but also unbeatable savings on brand-name furniture. They have 16 locations throughout Colorado and Arizona, and Texas, and ship nationwide. Shop in-stores or online at AFW.com.
Offices: 8820 American Way, Englewood, CO 80227, US · 8501 Grant St., Thornton, CO 80229, US · 2805 Chestnut St., Colorado Springs, Co 80907, US · 4700 South Power Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85296, US · 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd., Firestone, CO 80504, US