AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.

JOB TITLE: Recycling Waste Handler
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Machine Operator I
SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6pm-6am

SUMMARY:
Conducts tasks required in the recycling area and plant cleanliness. Performs basic maintenance on a variety of specialized production and non-production equipment. Follow written, verbal and visual work instructions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ability to understand written, verbal and visual instructions
The ability to perform accurate written and computer data entry
Able to test material before shipment
Ability to operate all recycling equipment
Balers, fabric, fiber, cores, cardboard
Hypertrim
Compactor(s)
Load Waste on Vecoplan Shredder for Erema Operation
Weigh, tag, and properly document all waste.
Follow written Work Order instructions using proper materials
Load trailers for shipment
Monitor and fill outside containers with waste material (open top dumpsters)
Certified fork truck, clamp truck and pole truck operation
Understands all job hazards, demonstrates safe behaviors
Able to maintain clean work environment (housekeeping, 5S) with little/no supervision
Frequent removal of waste from all departments (production waste, cardboard, fiber and metal)
Use of efficient time management skills
Able to prioritize internal and external job functions
Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED TRAINING:

Lock-out/tag-out
Basic hazardous communication
PPE
On the job safety review
Powered Industrial Truck certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continuous standing
Frequent walking
Frequent pushing/pulling
Frequent upper extremity use
Frequent climbing stairs
Frequent PIT operation
Frequent hand use
Frequent bending/kneeling

ADHERE TO COMPANY AND SAFETY POLICY

Follow all safety and company policy including but not limited to proper PPE, Attendance, Cell Phone and Smoking.

**Excellent benefits package to include (but not limited to): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) company match, Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental life insurance for self, spouse and children, gym membership discounts, wellness program, referral bonus program, longevity bonuses, Attendance bonuses and much more!!

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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