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Recycling Materials Handler

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Atlantic-Bottling-Company
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-05-09
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, General Labor, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview/Function:
The Recycling Materials Handler is responsible for the branch’s recycling efforts of returned PET, aluminum, cardboard, and paper products and all recyclable material that aligns with the company’s strategic goals.

Major Responsibilities:

Perform all aspects of the company’s recycling efforts, including PET, aluminum, cardboard, and paper products.

Prep, sort, and load recyclables into appropriate containers for vendor pick up. Dispose of recyclables where applicable.

Where appropriate, utilize compactor and breakdown cardboard and other recyclables.

Repair, sort, and organize returned pallets and shells.

Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs). Handle appropriate disposal and follow company standards.

Provide frequent area cleaning and housekeeping.

Comply with all safety procedures. Maintain clean and orderly work area to ensure safety.

According to quality standards, wash out trailers to prepare for re-use.

Ethical conduct is expected at all times.

Other duties as required.

Experience &

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED.Previously forklift experience is helpful.

Good organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.

Ability to work independently with little direction.

Good team-player.

Flexible with the ability to adapt to varying situations.

Positive, helpful attitude.

Some light computer experience is helpful.

Regular attendance is required and considered an essential job function.

Additional:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is a physical position, requiring repetitive movement with lifting/pulling of up to 55 lbs. (Moving equipment and tools will be provided to reduce strains and injury.) Standing, walking, twisting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing will be required.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The ability to climb stairs will also be needed.

The typical work days will be Monday-Friday. Although minimal, some evening and weekend work may be required.

This role is considered a safety sensitive position.

Note:

No posting can contain a fully comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required in this role. Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a dynamic, ever-changing environment requiring flexibility and a willing, team-based attitude. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

To ensure the safety of our employees, our customers, and our products, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company offers a drug-free workplace. Employees are subject to pre-employment/post-offer drug and random drug testing.

More About Us!

Our company culture thrives on the hard work and dedication of our employees, who are the key to our success. As a family-owned business, we prioritize a work environment of belonging and family. This is evident in our culture, benefits and work practices.

We foster an inclusive and transparent environment relying on open communication and trust, and believe collaboration is essential for achieving success. The best ideas are born from great partnerships, which is why we encourage all team members to think innovatively towards delivering exceptional service to our  addition to our tremendous culture, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits:

Flexible and non-traditional scheduling such as evenings, part-time, and 4-day week opportunities for certain roles

Industry-leading safety culturemy

Career development , training, and tuition assistance

Wellness focus with discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits including free counseling sessions

Recognition program & milestone celebrations

Coca Cola perks, discounts, and swag

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401K with company match and profit sharing

Approachable and collaborative leadership

Regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities

AA/EOE
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