Environmental Technician I

Job Description

$19.50/hr  

Recycle all types of electronic waste including but not limited to, circuit boards, keyboards, CRT and flat panel TVs/monitors, computers, laptops and smart phones

Essential Functions: Essential functions of position include, but are not limited to:

• Handling hazardous waste, including identification, labeling, storage, and management in accordance with all regulations and internal safety requirements.
• Handling waste batteries, and Electronics for recycling, including identification, labeling, sorting, and storage.
• Unload trucks, stage equipment for processing
• Document appropriate operation in logs
• Operate fork truck, lifting mechanisms, drum dumpers, drum and pallet jacks
• Reliable, regular attendance/punctuality is required to meet business need
• Assure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Perform work safely, in accordance with all company policies and procedures to prevent injury

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and overall housekeeping in and around the facility.
• Inventory incoming material and assist with customer deliveries/pickups
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Background Requirements:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Good mechanical ability required.
• Must be able to read/write and understand English

Working Conditions:

• Medium to heavy working conditions
• Lifting 50 pounds minimum on regular basis
• Work with various materials with varying safety requirements
• Tasks will rotate within different areas of the warehouse according to business needs.
• Ability to climb stairs, stands 8 hours/day, lift 60 pounds, move 55-gallon drums required.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment such as tyveks, goggles, hardhat, respirator
• Ability to work overtime hours as required by business conditions

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 24 hours; Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday; Vacation – 112 hours.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.