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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Tech,Recycling

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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$42,344 / year median in Utah

+21% projected growth

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Tech,Recycling The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 4.7 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications Moving Manufacturing facility experience
Manufacturing Full Job Description Purpose:
This position helps make gospel teachings, resources, or services accessible to all in a simple and affordable way, supporting the mission of the Church. Technicians are responsible for the collection, sorting, processing and bundling of scrap and waste materials that are created as part of the manufacturing processes of the MMD Print Division. Typically, these materials consist of pre-consumer paper-type goods but may also include cardboard, leather, plastics, etc. 80%Techs will also collect and transport large bins of waste materials from various parts of the facilities by means of pushing/pulling bins weighing several hundred pounds or by mechanical means such as pallet jacks and fork lifts. 20%Technicians assist with the free flow operation of the waste collection systems, continued maintenance of processing equipment, shredders, bailers and compactors. Recycling techs are required to work whenever any production equipment that creates a waste byproduct is in use which is usually a 24/6 operation. This position will report directly to the division Recycling Technician Lead. Ability to individually push, pull, lift, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and assist or receive assistance for loads weighing in excess of 50 lbs. Ability to become and maintain forklift certification; previous forklift operating experience is a plus . May be required to work from man lifts and raised platforms. Ability to climb steep stairs and ladders, access machinery located in confined spaces, and work from heights in excess of 60 feet. Able to safely operate and maintain highly sophisticated and potentially hazardous equipment. May be required to work alternating shifts to ensure proper coverage and maintain production schedules/requirements. Must have at least 2 years of manufacturing/production facility experience. Previous mechanical experience and operating balers highly preferred. Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.