Recycling Specialist

CRV Recycling Solutions Recycling Specialist Job Description:

Our team consists of passionate recycling consultants that have helped communities across the state with their recycling needs. The job described below is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is at the forefront of behavior change in the meaningful field of environmental sustainability. A Recycling Specialist at CRV Recycling Solutions is primarily responsible for managing a recycling center's daily operations, including customer service, material sorting, and cash handling. This role often involves working independently at a retail-based site to facilitate the redemption of California Redemption Value (CRV) containers.

Key Responsibilities Customer Interaction:

Assist customers with beverage container returns and provide professional service.

Material Processing:

Correctly identify, sort, and weigh aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and glass bottles and record weight transactions on a mobile tablet for record keeping.

Financial Transactions:

Pay out cash to customers for recycled materials while ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Site Management:

Open and close the recycling facility, maintain a clean and safe work area, and report site volume information to the central office.

Equipment Maintenance:

Perform daily cleaning and basic maintenance of scales and crushing machines.

Job Requirements Physical Stamina:

Must be able to stand for long periods and lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Tolerance:

Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) and handle materials with strong odors.

Skills:

Strong basic math for weighing and cash handling, plus effective communication for customer complaints or inquiries.

Screening:

Candidates typically must pass a criminal background check and a drug screen.

Typical shifts:

We run a 7 day/week operation so a typical shift can cover one day a week up to five days a week. Typical hours are 9am to 5pm.

Pay range:

• $17-$18/hour depending on experience for the Recycling Specialist position

Working Conditions & Environment Independence:

Specialists often run their own sites with minimal direct supervision once trained.

Pace:

The environment is fast-paced, involving high customer traffic and constant manual labor.

Safety:

Requires adherence to safety standards, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves and safety shoes.

Pay:

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Safety equipment provided

Work Location:

In person