What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Center Technician - Kimball International, Jasper, IN position at Kimball International?
This focus of this role is to execute the tasks associated with the Corporate Recycling Center.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Corporate Recycling Center
- Assist in unloading of recycle materials from BU’s trucks
- Weigh materials and document receipt from BU
- Responsible for loading baled or boxed recycle materials on Vendor trucks
- Designated Technician – responsible for driving box truck to customers/vendors for transport of recycling materials
- Responsible for completing shipping paperwork for recycle materials
- Capability of entering quantities and BU information into the computer for tracking
- Responsible for sorting recycle materials as necessary (should be very limited)
- Responsible for contacting vendors to schedule pick-ups of materials
- Responsible to bale recyclable materials
- Responsible for shredding of documents
- Responsible to maintain a clean facility environment (housekeeping)
- May also be asked to assist in environmental technician duties
- Responsible for working with local government agencies and other local businesses as part of delivery/pick-up services
- Responsible to provide assistance to the business units in the area of recycling/re-use
- Must be willing to take on new challenges of areas that have not been covered before, and/or with respect to new regulations, new opportunities that are required to maintain compliance
- Must be capable of self-directed prioritization of work load
Skills To Perform This Role
- Operation of forklift
- Operation of hydraulic baler
- Designated Driver Technician – Capability of operating box truck
- Good communication skills
- Basic knowledge of computer software – specifically Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and be familiar with the internet
- Willing and able to work individually as well as in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of safety and environmental issues/responsibilities
- Familiar with basic classes of recyclable materials, or willingness to learn
- Enthusiastic toward re-use and recycle opportunities
Qualifications
- High School diploma, or equivalent
- Designated Technician - Valid "For-Hire Endorsement" License for Box Truck with Air Brakes or CDL License, or ability and willingness to obtain as soon as possible.
- Must be willing to sign confidentiality agreement(s)
Essential Job Functions
The specific responsibilities listed above are essential to the role. In addition, there are the following physical, mental, equipment use and working condition requirements of the job:
- Sitting with occasional breaks
- Driving – Designated Technician
- Walking
- Standing
- Problem solving
- Proficient in the English language
- Occasional use of other office equipment
- Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to perceive spoken voice
- Comprehensible speech
- Decision Making - simple decisions
- Basic counting, addition, and/or subtraction of numbers
- On-premise attendance
- Bending
- Kneeling
- Squatting
- Twisting
- Climbing
- Step up/down
- Foot function (right/left/either/both)
- Reaching (overhead)
- Reaching (at/below shoulder level)
- Occasional Outdoor Exposure
- Occasionally Work in extreme heat
- Occasionally Work in extreme cold
