Recycler​/Material Handler - KDP - Essex Junction

Recycler/ Material Handler - KDP - Essex Junction

Requisition #: 621380

Location:

Essex Junction, VT, US 05452

The Recycler/Material Handler's main responsibilities include receiving and processing incoming products, preparing orders for transport, and performing inventory and quality control duties. This person ensures the warehouse is clean and organized, maintained in accordance with the facility protocols and safety standards.

Shift: 6am-6pm;
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and alternating Thursday's

Hourly rate: $18.00 to $24.00.

Benefits:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

For more information about Aramark benefits,  Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

No predetermined application window; position will close once a qualified candidate is selected.

• Move recycled items (plastic, cardboard, trash, cup bins, straps) from production areas to the recycling room for disposal
• Load recycling trailers with filter paper bales and baled recycled products
• Operate forklifts within safety standards and report maintenance issues upon inspection
• Maintain and switch batteries in lifts per material handling procedures
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping according to Aramark standards
• Operate semi-automatic pallet wrappers as needed
• Communicate with Manager regarding removal of full trailers with shipping company
• Coordinate trailer swaps with site shuttle drivers
• Operate paper baler, plastic baler, trash, compost and cardboard compactors
• Adhere to all company, local, state and federal regulations and policies
• Perform other material handling duties as needed
• Execute duties safely and efficiently to meet demand

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years or older
• 1-2 years of material handling experience with basic warehouse principles required
• Intermediate to high computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and other material handling equipment
• Ability to walk and stand on concrete floors for 12-hour shifts
• Ability to lift 30 pounds routinely and 50 pounds occasionally; ability to push/pull up to 1,500 pounds
• Ability to constantly lift, bend, stretch, and stand during the entire shift
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, follow instructions, and work well in a team

This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking & standing. Uniforms or PPE may be required.

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

We believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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