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Material Handler

WM
SAN DIEGO, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026

I. Job Summary

Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conducts material grading and evaluates for sale destination.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. 

  • Moves material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, handcarts, hoists, cranes) as required
  • Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit
  • Uses PC tablets to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.
  • Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
  • Properly documents work performed
  • Conducts material audits

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
None required

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education/Experience

  • Education: None required.
  • Experience: None required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • None required

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • None required

 

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds frequently.  
  • Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.
  • Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

 

Pay The expected base pay for this on-site position is $19.65. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors  including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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