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Job Description

Warehouse Associate
Pay: $16.50/hr + OT (1.5x)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Contract-to-Hire: 6 months
Location: Independence, LA

A recycling facility in the Independence area is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate to support day-to-day processing operations.
Position Overview:
As a Battery and Non-PCB Processor, you will be responsible for processing all incoming batteries and non-PCB waste as described below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following standard operating procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Move all battery and non-PCB containers in and out of storage within the warehouse and/or storage trailers with the use of forklift, pallet jack, and/or drum dolly.
• Open all incoming battery and non-PCB waste containers and verify contents correspond to the label on the container.
• Segregate contents of incoming battery and non-PCB waste containers/pallets to prepare for outbound shipping and disposal. Cover/protect battery terminals, as needed.
• Properly label all outbound containers of batteries and non-PCB waste.
• Log information into operating system for all battery and non-PCB waste processed.
• Perform spill containment and clean-up procedures as needed.
• Help maintain safe, clean and healthy work environment by following procedures, adhering to production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, and complying with legal regulations and other requirements
• Perform other general warehouseman duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous warehouse experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must be able to pass each part of new hire and ongoing employee training with a score of at least 70%
• Forklift Certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass all new hire and annual employee medical testing, including physical, respiratory medical evaluation, pulmonary function test, urine mercury test, blood lead test, and drug test.
• Stand and/or walk constantly for approximately 7-8 hours per 8 hour shift.
• Drive intermittently for approximately 1-2 hours per 8 hour shift (if certified for forklift).
• Must be able to twist, bend, stoop, push, pull reach above shoulder level.

Lifting/carrying frequencies:

• 0-50 lbs. continuously (67% - 100%)
• More than 50 lbs.
• Must use assistance of lifting equipment and/or buddy system
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment. Standard equipment required at all times includes safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, and steel-toe shoes.

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