Amentum is seeking a Recycling Tech in Carol Streams, IL to provide the cleaning and upkeep of an assigned area for an industrial facility. This is a full-time position.
This individual will have a critical role as part of the Solid Waste & Recycling Program. They will support our premier industrial Client’s strategic objectives. The ideal individual for this position will demonstrate a proven background in facilitating an influence zero waste principles and waste recovery markets. Outstanding teamwork and customer relationship management skills are important skills for this role.
Responsibilities:
Ensures execution of the recycling activities at the site which includes wooden plates, rim recycling, cardboard, heavy metals, light metals, and general trash at the site.
Effectively support the coordination of the subcontractors associated with the recycling program at the site.
Coordinate and arrange for the shipping and delivery (by others) of waste to final vendor.
Apply measurement systems to monitor and assess progress towards achieving established goals.
Responsible for the accurate collection, compilation, and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance data.
Provides customer service, answer questions, resolve complaints or issues, respond to external organizations’ surveys, etc.
Effectively manage vendors to meet contractual compliance
Understand and implement performance improvement processes
Minimum Qualifications -
2 years’ experience as a recycling technician
Computer proficiency using spreadsheets, databases, and online data processing applications.
Can effectively manage multiple tasks and can drive solutions.
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service and stakeholder engagement
Additional Information:
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
Special Requirements:
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
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