What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Recycling Technician position at EXPLORING LLC?
Position Summary
Brumark Total Flooring Solutions is seeking a dependable and hardworking Warehouse Recycling Technician to support our recycling operations. This role is responsible for handling flooring materials, operating a baler machine, and assisting with loading and unloading recyclable products. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, physically capable, reliable, and experienced in operating a forklift within a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Day in the Life
As a Warehouse Recycling Technician, your day begins with a safety check and a quick team alignment to review daily priorities. You will start by unloading incoming materials such as carpet, padding, and other flooring products, ensuring they are properly sorted and staged for recycling.
Throughout the day, you will operate baler machinery to compress recyclable materials, monitoring equipment performance and performing basic maintenance as needed to maintain efficiency. You will also be responsible for properly stacking, bundling, and organizing baled materials for storage or transport.
This is a hands-on, physically active role requiring frequent lifting, moving, and staging of materials. You will regularly operate a forklift to transport materials throughout the warehouse and assist with loading and unloading trucks.
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment is a key part of your daily responsibilities. You will follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements while working around heavy equipment in a fast-paced industrial setting.
At the end of your shift, you will help ensure the recycling area is clean, organized, and ready for the next day playing a critical role in supporting both operational efficiency and Brumark’s commitment to sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Cutting, shredding, and baling heavy equipment/machinery to reduce the size of recyclable materials such as carpet, padding, cardboard, plastics, and other flooring products
- Load and unload materials from trucks, pallets, and staging areas
- Sort and prepare recyclable materials according to company standards and procedures
- Ensure proper reporting/weighing, stacking, bundling, storage, and shipping of baled materials
Experience & Culture
Required Experience:
- Must have prior forklift experience (certification preferred)
- Previous warehouse or recycling experience strongly preferred
- Experience operating a baler or similar machinery is a plus
What We’re Looking For:
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Our Culture:
- Team-oriented environment where everyone contributes to success
- Strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and reliability
- Fast-paced, hands-on work with a focus on efficiency
- Supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement
- Commitment to sustainability and responsible recycling practices
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs regularly
- Frequent standing, bending, and repetitive motion
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, dust, and noise
- Comfortable working around heavy equipment and machinery
Work Environment
- Industrial warehouse setting
- Exposure to dust, debris, and recycled materials
- Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a focus on efficiency and safety
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth within Brumark