Recycling Center Assistant-Recycling Center-Shift 1

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $18.00 - $ 20.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production serving as a grower packer processor and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield California we are a proud employer to 1600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915 we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and today we are one of North Americas largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1600 employees.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Recycling Center Assistant will help in all areas of responsibility that have to do with solid waste collection disposal sorting recycling and minimization.

• Maintain the transfer station/Recycling Center to ensure proper segregation of materials
• Collect trash & recyclable materials throughout plant and facilitate transportation of material to Recycling Center for processing
• Understand and implement solid waste rules chemical container handling safe practices and recycling procedures
• Conduct visual inspection of loads to prevent improper disposal or improper recycling
• Sort food waste trash & recyclable materials including plastics paper cardboard metals wood green waste etc. to reduce costs maximize recycling revenue and comply with landfill diversion requirements.
• Monitor access to the recycling area
• Operate recycling equipment including trash compactors shredding machine baling equipment and small hand tools and power equipment
• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts front-end loader and related equipment
• Load unload stack and manage variety of recycled materials
• Assist with coordinating off-site removal of processed recyclables
• Maintain overall cleanliness quality compliance and organization of the Recycling Center
• Communicate with operations support and management staff. Respond to and resolve solid waste and recycling issues
• Work varied shifts depending on assignment
• Promote waste reduction recycling and diversion. Communicate ideas for improving processes
• Assist with departmental waste audits and provide recommendations
• Comply with safe work practices and OSHA standards
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate a forklift and recycling equipment
• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance techniques for trash compactor shredder horizontal baler and other equipment used in Recycling Center.
• Capable of reading and understanding standard operating procedures and parts manuals
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Work with minimum supervision
• Great attention to detail of task being performed
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain effective relationships with employees/departments
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
• Must have a safety driven focus while working

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1st Shift (6:00am- 2:30 pm) Monday through Friday when business requires before/after hours will be mandatory.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at:for additional support or guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.