Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Redmond Zone 4 - Redmond, OR 97756Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.90 - $18.60 HourlyOur Vision
A world where no resource is wasted.
Our Mission
To ensure that no resource goes to waste by empowering people to redeem every container easily, efficiently, and effectively.
Our Values
We are loyal, resilient, trustworthy, creative, competent, and engaged.
Summary
The Material Handler I will process materials such as cans, PET bottles and glass bottles to prepare for shipment and further recycling. The Material Handler will operate machinery to sort, count or empty containers, process and record container counts, and meet established productivity standards.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Operate a variety of machines designed to sort, count, or move empty beverage containers for the purpose of recycling
Safely operate plant equipment as assigned including, but not limited to, counters, balers, conveyors, weigh scales, pallet jacks, lift tables, crushers
Load and unload trailers
Prepare material for shipment by sorting, stacking, wrapping shells and pallets, and weighing and tagging bales of aluminum, PET, cardboard and film
Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
Adhere to all OSHA Safety Standards and OBRC policies
Perform the work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production in order to meet demand
Perform daily housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and orderly facility
Assist other Material Handlers as needed in all areas of the plant
Other job duties as assigned
Education/Experience
High School Diploma or GED preferred, or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform key responsibilities of this position
Experience in a warehouse or industrial environment is preferred but not required
Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities
Able to perform basic math, such as addition and subtraction
High degree of attention regarding safety requirements to prevent injury to self and others
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Time Management: Prioritize duties in order of importance
Communication: Work together to get the job done right the first time
Reliability: Transportation to and from work
Able to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights requiring extra hours, weekends and holidays due to varying volumes.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Work indoors and outdoors as needed in various temperatures/conditions.
Exposure to industrial equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Occasional exposure to odors of empty beverage containers.
Noise levels in designated areas of the plant require the use of approved hearing protection.
Must be able to frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull carts, toolboxes parts, etc. up to 50+lbs.
Talking and hearing is frequently required.
Vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to stand and walk.
Must be able to bend/stoop/crouch/squat.
Must be able to use arms/wrists/hands/grasp.
Must be able to climb and balance on ladders as needed.
Qualifications