Recycling Associate (East/West Side)

Job Description

The Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Recycling Associate (East/West Side) is responsible for working with store team members and volunteers to coordinate all aspects of day-to-day recycling operations at assigned store location(s), as needed and directed. You'll work under the general supervision of the Salvage & Recycling Manager and follow day-to-day operational direction from designated store leadership. A typical shift involves inspecting and sorting various recyclable items, emptying and transferring containers, guiding volunteers, and providing customer service. You will perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively while communicating politely and respectfully with co-workers, volunteers, donors, and customers. This position requires initiative, a readiness to anticipate needs and take action, and motivation to understand how the work connects to Habitat for Humanity's mission. This position will be shared by two store locations in Portland and Gresham and will require your ability to commute to either location.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating knowledge and proficiency in recycling and sustainability initiatives at the ReStore, particularly including the RecycleOn Center.
• Greeting the public, accepting and inspecting recycling materials that meet RecycleOn program criteria, and declining those that do not.
• Partnering with the Store Volunteer Coordinator in guiding volunteers to support daily recycling tasks.
• Processing, inspecting, and reducing contamination in recycling streams.
• Contributing to shared team efforts to keep facilities clean and organized, including receiving areas, break rooms, and outdoor common areas.
• Supporting team members with donation processing by guiding correct sorting of waste versus recyclable materials and maintaining collection bins.
• Assisting with loading, unloading, and sorting recycling materials received at the store or prepared for transport away from the store.
• Engaging customers, donors, and community members in Habitat's mission by sharing events, details of Habitat builds, volunteer opportunities, and recycling initiatives.
• Supporting recycling program tasks at other ReStore locations as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service experience.
• Attention to detail and a passion for reuse and recycling.
• Skilled at working in a team of staff and volunteers while following the direction of leadership.
• Attentiveness, ability, and desire to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Time management skills, including managing material flow urgency, timely arrival for shifts, and pickup deadlines.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the correct and safe use of tools and equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.
• A safety-first mindset and willingness to model safe practices and encourage peers to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with, or ability to learn to use, communication tools such as telephone, email, and two-way radio.
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and learn new operations skills as the program develops.

Compensation:

$17.34/hour to $20.61/hour

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How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email protected].