Recycle Technician

Position: Recycling Technician

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor & Operations Manager

Hours: Full-Time (Monday – Friday)

• Occasional Saturdays (November – March)

• Regular Saturdays (April – October)

Job Summary

The Recycling Technician is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while handling various

recycling operations. This includes assisting walk-in customers, providing pick-up and drop-off services at

client locations by operating a straight truck or hook truck, and supporting the dumpster rental program. Team

members are expected to maintain a positive attitude when interacting with customers, clients, and co-workers.

Recycling Technicians are cross-trained in multiple areas, including warehouse duties, production, truck

operations, customer service, and shipping/receiving.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive straight trucks and dumpster trucks while managing daily routes.

• Sort and package materials for recycling.

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment.

• Perform general warehouse cleaning, maintenance, inventory management, and computer-related tasks.

• Assist customers by greeting, unloading materials, weighing recyclables, and creating weight slips.

• Complete assigned maintenance inspections for trucks, forklifts, equipment, and facilities.

• Adhere to company policies, safety procedures, and assigned daily responsibilities.

• Assist at recycling events (April – October), primarily on Saturday mornings.

Preferred Experience

• Customer service experience.

• Background in warehouse, manufacturing, or farming.

• Experience driving various truck types (non-CDL).

• Forklift operation experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including email correspondence.

• Awareness and adherence to safety protocols.

• Basic computer proficiency and clerical abilities.

Education & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Secondary education or relevant work experience in a related industry preferred.

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required).

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Physically capable of operating trucks, handling equipment, and regularly lifting up to 75 lbs.

throughout the workday.

Candidate Expectations

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, adaptable, and prioritizes safety. We seek individuals who take initiative,

embrace teamwork, and avoid a "that’s not my job" mentality. As a small, family-run business, we value

employees who are committed to understanding our industry, building relationships with customers, and

contributing to our mission of providing fast, friendly, and fair recycling services.

Compensation

Pay for this position would start at $17/hr but can increase for experience.