• Material Handler

    WM (Mount Vernon, IL)


    I. Job Summary

     

    Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conducts material grading and evaluates for sale destination.

     

    II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

     

    + Moves material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, handcarts, hoists, cranes) as required

    + Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit

    + Uses PC tablets to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc.

    + Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area

    + Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers

    + Properly documents work performed

    + Conducts material audits

    III. Supervisory Responsibilities

    None required

    IV. Qualifications

     

    The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

     

    A. Education/Experience

    + Education: None required.

    + Experience: None required.

    B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

    + None required

    C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

    + None required

    V. Work Environment

     

    Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

     

    + Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.

    + Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50-75 pounds frequently.

    + Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50-75 lbs.

    + Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS monitored vehicle.

    + Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

     

    Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

     

    The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $18.72/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

     

    Benefits

     

    At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

     

    If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran