["Recycling Associate - $1500 sign on bonus!","Recycling Associate - $1500 sign on bonus!"]

The AZEK Company
  • Aliquippa
  • $20.65 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

The Recycler is responsible for sorting, processing, and handling PVC scrap materials, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and operating necessary machinery to facilitate the recycling process. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and effective communication with teammates to support operational efficiency.Schedule: Days (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on a 2/2/3 rotationStarting Pay: $20.65 per hourKey Responsibilities:Consistently wear required PPE (hearing protection, OSHA-approved eye protection, gloves, steel-toe boots).Follow safety protocols for saw cutting procedures and PVC scrap processing.Comply with all OSHA-required safety training , including forklift operation, hazard recognition, fire safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.Read and follow production skid tags , understanding item numbers, part descriptions, quantity per skid, and label identification.Properly sort various types of purchased scrap , including free foam PVC trim, rigid materials, PVC mouldings, sawdust, colored non-white materials, and siding.Operate Vibrating Sorting Table , Tip Hopper, dust collection system, metal separator, and earth magnet system.Operate forklifts according to in-house and OSHA safety guidelines (seatbelt usage, stopping at designated areas, using horns, maintaining forklift height below 12 inches while moving).Perform forklift safety checks before shifts, inspecting brakes, horn, lights, alarms, steering, tires, hydraulic systems, and battery connections.Grinding & Shredding Operations:Wear required PPE for grinder operations (face shield, black gloves, hearing protection, and OSHA-approved safety glasses).Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for starting and shutting down shredders and grinders, working with maintenance when necessary.Safely dump blue and gray bins , following protocol to attach safety chains and correctly operate the self-dumping hopper.Qualifications & Requirements:Familiarity with warehouse operations, recycling processes, and material handling equipment .Knowledge of measurement tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) and ability to pass measurement test before hire.In-house forklift certification and training provided.Opportunities for career advancement within AZEK/Versatex.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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