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Recycling Laborer

Job in Patuxent Highland, Dunkirk, Calvert County, Maryland, 20754, USA
Listing for: Melwood
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    General Labor, Driver, Delivery
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27000 - 38000 USD Yearly USD 27000.00 38000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: RECYCLING LABORER 7:00 am
Location: Patuxent Highland

  • This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Driving is 20% of the work and Warehouse/material handler is 80% of the work
  • This position is located in the Patuxent River, MD area as an employee of Melwood.
  • The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break
  • This position requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass DOT Physical
  • Starting pay is $23.57
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading and unloading of recycling materials for preparation of shipment
INTRODUCTION
  • This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
  • Driving is 20% of the work and Warehouse/material handler is 80% of the work
  • This position is located in the Patuxent River, MD area as an employee of Melwood.
  • The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break
  • This position requires a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass DOT Physical
  • Starting pay is $23.57
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the daily collection, loading and unloading of recycling materials for preparation of shipment
Key Responsibilities
  • Provides collection, sorting and processing of all recyclables
  • Manual/automated loading or unloading of trucks or other transportation devices
  • Ensures safe conditions exist at all times in and around vehicle while in operation
  • Follows State, Federal and local military base rules and regulations regarding vehicle operation and material transport
  • Drives assigned route to all locations and collects, loads and unloads materials as required
  • Maintains accurate, complete mileage and collection information per contract requirements
  • Performs daily pre and post trip inspections of truck fluids, batteries, tires and safety equipment
  • Ensures equipment safety precautions are exercised to prevent damage in the performance of collection
  • Immediately reports any accidents, damage, collision, injury, etc., through the appropriate reporting process
  • Ensuring that all fire and safety precautions are strictly adhered to and material handling and delivery equipment are properly utilized
  • Other duties as assigned
Physical Qualifications
  • The incumbent must be able to stand 90% of the work time and sit 10%
  • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. and push/pull 50 lbs.
  • These requirements are necessary in order to complete contract work
  • He/she must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and reach
  • Must be able to speak to communicate with supervisors, staff, co-workers, etc.
  • Must possess good vision and hearing
  • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions of a warehouse atmosphere.
Qualifications
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Previous experience working in the recycling field preferred
  • Must be able to meet contract security requirements
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