Recycling Specialist

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As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the AbilityOne program, ServiceSource hires persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, ServiceSource will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act.

Job Summary

Support governance and executive functions of the organization to include meetings & event logistics and information coordination to the Board of Directors, the Senior Executive Team, The Board of Trustees, and other corporate and regional support as required.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Responsible for preparing for shipment or destroying classified waste to include sheets of plastics or Mylar film; film scrap; typewriter ribbons; lithographic (map) paper; CDs; DVDs; hard drives; circuit boards; and various types of paper materials.

Prepares receipts, and reports concerning materials collected, shipped, and recycled.

Manage relationship and communication with equipment companies to ensure accurate and timely procurement of all materials, degausser, SSD destructor, compactor and similar destruction equipment.

Operate large capacity industrial machinery such as paper shredders, paper / cardboard baler, paper / CD / DVD / hard drive destructor / disintegrators, degausser, SSD destructor, compactor and similar destruction equipment.

May assist in separating collected recyclable materials into established categories such as aluminum, glass, high grade white paper, corrugated paper, and toner cartridges and preparing separated recyclables for shipment to the appropriate local recycler vendor.

Additional Responsibilities

Manage inventory tracking and reporting of Microsoft licensing. Create a clean, safe, and efficient organization of equipment within the warehouse.

Ensure proper re-packing of equipment to be sent to customers.

Manage scheduling of incoming and outgoing shipments of equipment and materials, while keeping management informed with effective communication.

Accurately track all incoming and outgoing inventory.

Collect and sort recyclable construction materials, such as concrete, drywall, plastics, or wood, into containers.

Clean, inspect, or lubricate recyclable collection equipment or perform routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment.

Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts.

Potential to work nights and weekends, including overtime.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications : Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

High School diploma or state certified equivalent required.

1-2 years of direct experience required.

Valid driver’s license and / or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI government security clearance with polygraph is required.

Ability to obtain a Class B CDL preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to work with people internally and externally at all levels of an organization.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.

Knowledge of electric pallet jack and forklifts.

Provide excellent customers service with vendors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include :

Because ServiceSource hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features :

Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.

Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.

A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT :

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information