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Recycle Technician

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Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew Stanton • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 - $18 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong adherence to safety protocols and effective communication skills while performing recycling tasks in a team environment. Capable of maintaining cleanliness and organization in work areas while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Recycling ExperienceSafety ComplianceStrong Communication SkillsForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Handling Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
  • Stop at-risk behavior of others and self
  • Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
  • Perform repetitive tasks
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Follow company procedures, policies, and rules
  • Take direction and respond to supervision
  • Communicate professionally with leads, supervisors, co-workers, managers, and customers
  • Maintain logs and schedules
  • Support the shift lead in completing punch-list items
  • Use proper personal protective equipment
  • Maintain a professional appearance and conduct
  • Understand customer service and satisfaction
  • Understand reporting systems and the importance of the environment
  • Collect, salvage, and sort reusable, recyclable, or waste materials
  • Inspect and sort materials
  • Maintain dock and collection areas
  • Work with multiple collection containers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of recycling experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experience - preferred
  • CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus
  • A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs
  • Employees required to drive must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet company driving eligibility requirements
  • Completed all safety and task training certification(s)
  • May be required to be forklift certified
  • May be required to have Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA
  • Bilingual a plus
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, cleaning compounds, and chemicals, including their safe and efficient use
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefit packages

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Hard Skills
Recycling ProceduresMaterial InspectionCleaning MethodsAbility to Lift 35 PoundsReading Instructions
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationProfessional ConductCustomer Service Understanding
Tools & Technologies
Personal Protective EquipmentCollection Containers
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma or GEDCPR/AED/First Aid CertificationForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Handling Training
Industry Keywords
Safety RulesEnvironmental Reporting SystemsWaste Materials SortingMotor Vehicle Record (MVR)Bilingual Communication