Sr. Recycling Center Assistant 2nd Shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Shift Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00

INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.

Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good —Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

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

JOB DUTIES

• Provide leadership support for Recycle Center team when the Lead is away.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, supervisor, and manager as needed to support Recycle Center operations when the Lead is away.
• 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 WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; plus one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid California Driver License

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year experience in trash collection, recycling, or related field
• Bilingual (Spanish /English) desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Prolonged environmental exposure to outdoor conditions

Hours & Workdays:

2nd Shift (9:30AM – 6:00PM); Monday through Friday; when business requires overtime and weekends maybe 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
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

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 Farms 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 an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

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