Plant Material Handler - Redmond

Job DetailsJob Location: Redmond Zone 4 - Redmond, OR 97756Position Type: Full TimeOur 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

This position works in a production plant setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. This position works around sharp objects and can get wet and sticky from full and empty beverage containers. The working environment can be cold, hot or humid.

While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to communicate. This position is very active and the employee will frequently stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The position involves standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly for long periods of time throughout the day. The position involves pushing and pulling of carts full of recyclable material, climbing on top of, around and under machinery as needed, and climbing ladders and stairs and walk on catwalks as needed.

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