Recycling Associate - West Portland

Position: Recycling Associate - West Portland

Location: Portland, OR

Job : 351

# of Openings: 1

Recycling Associate (West Portland)

Department:
Re Store

Reports to: Salvage & Recycling Manager

Time Commitment: Full time, hourly non-exempt

NOTE:
This position is made possible through partnership with Circular Action Alliance and is funded through December 31, 2027.

Level: B

Compensation: $17.34/hour to $20.61/hour;
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.

* For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.

Applications for this position will be accepted until the role is filled. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful.

In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements to focus on candidates’ abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

You are responsible for working with store team members and volunteers to coordinate all aspects of day-to-day recycling operations at assigned store location(s), as needed and directed. You’ll work under the general supervision of the Salvage & Recycling Manager and follow day-to-day operational direction from designated store leadership. A typical shift involves inspecting and sorting various recyclable items, emptying and transferring containers, guiding volunteers, and providing customer service.

You will perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively while communicating politely and respectfully with co-workers, volunteers, donors, and customers. This position requires initiative, a readiness to anticipate needs and take action, and motivation to understand how the work connects to Habitat for Humanity’s mission. This position will be shared by two store locations in Tigard and Beaverton and will require your ability to commute to either location.

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region, we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of team members, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti‑racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our team members engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

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