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Helper

Midwest Sanitation & Recycling
Pella, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Title: Helper

Reports to: Site Manager

Based at: Pella, Iowa

Position Type: Full-Time-Non-exempt

Days/Hours of Operation: Weekly - Monday thru Friday, some Saturday and Sunday work maybe required.

Job Description

The Helper is responsible for safely and efficiently assisting the driver with loading material in the garbage truck. Required to assist in pushing dumpsters.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
  • Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
  • Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Drivers License

Principal Responsibilities

  • Push or Pull to dumpster or tote to the truck for service.
  • Assist others on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
  • Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the packer in emergency situations.
  • Inspect waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
  • Communicate with driver to safely perform job, which may include backing, operating packer, pushing dumpsters.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Simple IRA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 3% Match
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20

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