Recycling Center Operator
Salary
$44,798.65 - $48,593.38 Annually
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24EED27TF009
Closing Date
6/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Environment and Energy Department is seeking a Recycling Center Operator (RCO) to help with screening, unloading, moving, and sorting of solid waste materials for citizens at the Transfer Station.
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Location and hours:
This position will work on-site at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station, 8100 Jefferson Highway Brooklyn Park, MN 55445, there is no public transportation to this building. Work hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as Recycling Center Operator.Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
· Screen drop-off materials and direct citizens to the appropriate area of the recycling center; assist with unloading vehicle. Inspect incoming organic loads for contamination.
· Remove unacceptable items from the solid waste and recycling area.
· Assist with unloading materials from vehicles and help with backing in of trailers.
· Keep all recyclable materials inside their respective containers; replace full containers with empty containers.
· Clean the unloading area at the end of each shift; sweep floor with a propane powered floor sweeper.
· Operate a forklift to move waste materials and recyclables. Operate and perform routine maintenance on cardboard bailer.
· Stack large electronics items on pallets; place pallets on the shrink-wrap machine and operate shrink-wrap machine to wrap electronic items for shipment.
· Operate the compactor for recyclables. Ensure only acceptable recyclables are placed in the compactor and notify vender when compactor is full.
· Perform minor repairs on equipment or report the need for major repairs.
Need to have:
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
· Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, with or without accommodation, on a regular basis.
Nice To have:
· Ability to obtain a forklift permit within six months of employment.
· Experience:
o Working in a solid waste transfer station and/or recycling center.
o Operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader or a forklift in a professional setting.
o Operating a skid steer to move cardboard.
· Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, and to perform a variety of manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance.
· Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers from diverse backgrounds.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855
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