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Recycling Technician

Quad
Quad Salary
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad, located in Westampton, NJ is looking for a full time Recycling Technician. In this role, you will ensure the effective operation and processing of recycling materials through use of shredding/baling and trim baling systems. This is done through staging and grading of recyclables, system start-up/shut-down/operation and processing of paper, plastic and metal graded materials. Pay range is $16.00-$22.50, Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather, load and unload materials through lifting and/or Power Industrial Vehicles
  • Operate recycling machinery to effectively process materials
  • Sort and assign appropriate recycling grade to materials
  • Create and maintain all records for outbound shipment in appropriate systems and/or hardcopies
  • Identify and resolve general maintenance items and escalate as needed
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, including machinery
  • Actively participate and follow all Safety and Lean regulations, policies and initiatives. Including performing daily maintenance inspections as required and report any issues of concern to the appropriate leader
  • All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
  • Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree
  • Experience: 1 year of manufacturing experience is preferred
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Quad Powered Industrial Vehicle Certification (Forklift, Clamp Truck, Tugger) as necessary for the area/plant needs.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to operate necessary recycling equipment
  • Good organizational and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision
  • Ability to effectively and professional communicate both verbally and written
  • Proficient knowledge of departmental programs, applications and computer operating systems
  • Ability to work effectively with co-workers and all other internal/external contacts to promote teamwork
  • Basic knowledge and ability to use desktop and mobile PCs
  • Ability to work Quad assigned work schedule

Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $16.00-$22.50, based on

Variations In Knowledge, Skills, Experience And Market Conditions.

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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