Material Handler​/Laborer

The Opportunity

Recycling Management Resources is seeking a Full Time Material Handler / Laborer for our facility in Cherokee, AL. The Laborer is responsible for supporting plant operations in a safe and effective manner while maintaining the production floor.
Shift Hours are Monday through Thursday, 3:30 pm - 2 am (4 10-hour shifts) with occasional extended or weekend hours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Performing manual material separation for processing
• Removing non-compliant materials during the sorting process
• Handling and storage of incoming materials in the appropriate area of the plant
• General plant housekeeping inside and outside the building
• Reporting equipment issues to supervisor/maintenance staff

• 0-2 years’ experience in an industrial environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

• High awareness to safety at all times
• Physical strength and flexibility to complete assigned job tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend, stoop, climb, reach
• Work in an outdoor or shop environment
• Strict adherence to OSHA and company policies.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a plant environment and may be exposed to hot or cold conditions. While performing outside maintenance, the employee may be exposed to the elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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.

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force (Frequent); or a lesser amount of force to move objects (Constant)
• Concentration/Attention to Detail (Constant)
• Vision (Close, Constant)
• Verbal Communication (Frequent)
• Standing (Constant)
• Walking (Frequent)
• Hearing/Listening (Frequent)

RMR offers a competitive Benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k match, as well as voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer Paid Time Off and Holiday pay.

If interested, please apply for immediate consideration, and come join our team!

Recycling Management Resources, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. For more information, please review the "EEO is the Law" Poster.

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