Job Description

Role of Buy-Back Attendant

Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 4:30pm

The Buy-Back Attendant 1 is the first point of contact to greet and purchase from the public their recyclable materials. This is an entry-level position for a person with the required knowledge and abilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Greet visitors in a positive and courteous manner.
• Receive and weigh recyclable materials, such as glass, aluminum and paper.
• Calculate payment for materials at established prices and provide receipt.
• Maintain proper records of materials and amounts purchased.
• Instruct visitors regarding proper handling and bundling of recyclable materials.
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and Recology’s policies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area.
• Report problems immediately to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills required.
• Some forklift experience, forklift certification is preferred.
• Computer literate.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.