Manufacturing Waste and Recycling Operator

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Manufacturing Waste and Recycling Operator in charge of towing and emptying trash and cardboard carts as they fill through the shift. Responsible for the day-to-day execution of waste and recycling activities to ensure conformance to contract requirements. Maintain level of service standards to ensure compliance with customer specifications and contract requirements for assigned building

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50

The pay listed is the hourly range for this position.  A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Shift options:

1st shift - Monday-Friday 6am - 2pm (or 8am - 4pm depending on if in mailroom that shift) (Pay rate: $17.00)

3rd Shift- Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am (Pay rate: 17.50)

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 88M, 91X, LS, SK, 3531, 3052, 2T1X1

Essential Duties:

· Ability to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures and protocols.

· Certified forklift operator.

· Ensure that quality services are performed as contracted.

· Ability to work independently and as a team member.

· Attend ABM training workshops when scheduled.

· Compliant with company policies and procedures and all federal, state, and local government regulations.

· Follow direction from ABM supervisor and management.

Specific Job Duties:

· Operate equipment as needed (i.e. forklift, tugger, compactor, baler, etc.)

· Assist with management of general trash, cardboard recycling, wood pallet waste, IBC Tote, manifested and miscellaneous waste.

· Collect orange and blue trash hoppers when full, haul to trash room and empty into proper compactor. Changing liners and keeping hoppers clean upon return to department.

· Collect green cardboard hoppers when full, haul to trash room and load into baler. Return to department.

· Reporting issues related to hoppers. Tag out and take for repairs to Volvo Maintenance Repair.

· Operate cardboard baler. When full make a bale.

· Clean around trash compactor and baler machine daily.

· Pick up pallets, wood waste, and load trailer as assigned.

· Collect IBC totes and load trailer as assigned.

· Collect and properly handle manifested wastes (i.e. hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, etc.), Assist with moving, storing, labeling, and loading waste as assigned.

· Ensure chip room loading area is clean and maintained inside and outside, as needed.

· Ensure proper housekeeping and cleanliness of waste storage area/canopy.

· Distribute containers specifically for waste in response to departmental requests.

· Collect and dispose of walkway trash and outside the building trash twice a week.

· Inspect all forklifts (fill out pre shift safety inspection checklist) and tuggers daily before each use. Report issues to supervisor.

· All Other assigned duties or tasks.

· Not complying with the list will result in immediate termination.

· Minimum Requirements High School degree or GED or Equivalent Job Experience

· Have a working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and chemical handling/storage procedures.

· Ability to understand and carry out instructions quickly

· Ability to maintain good working relations with others

· Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

· Carry company issued phone at all times and address all calls and client drumbeats in a timely manner.

· Must have a current valid drivers license