Recycling Operations Assistant

The essential functions for this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).

8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon logistics on-site, situational factors, and/or event emergencies requiring long and non-traditional hours which may include night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.

This position works primarily in a warehouse environment and provides essential service and support to UK Recycling’s operations.

• Preparing recycling materials for transport
• Receiving items into warehouse
• Confirming correct items and counts
• Other duties common to warehouse work
• Updating signage on containers
• Delivering containers throughout campus
• May include minor computer entry work
• Other duties as assigned

• Manages the preparation of Styrofoam coolers for transport.
• Updates signage and labels on containers
• Cleans containers as needed.
• Coordinates receiving shipments and transports deliveries throughout the warehouse.
• Communication; ability to use a pallet jack.

• Ensure all buildings on campus have containers which are up-to-date, presentable, and in the proper locations, placing and removing containers as needed.
• Communication;
  Customer Service.

MS Windows/Office;

SAPand Driver’s License – Preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Final date to receive applications 11/05/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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