Manual Material Handler - Kuusakoski US

This job posting will accept applications on a continuous basis as the company is actively hiring and there may be additional positions in the future that will be filled from this pool of candidates.

Kuusakoski is actively hiring for a full time Manual Material Handler to support our recycling facility in Plainfield, IL. This is a first shift position, working from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with mandatory overtime 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during busy weeks.

At Kuusakoski, we share a common goal; to use our entrepreneurial spirit and 110 years' global experience to deliver great solutions to the challenges and responsible and effective recycling of e-waste. If that sounds good to you, this might be a great opportunity to join our team!

What you will do:

The Manual Material Handler is responsible for moving, sorting, dismantling, weighing, and documenting material. This is a cross functional role and you will be trained in other areas of the recycling process.

• Inspect an array of parts, determine its category, and place part into correct container: properly dismantle, identify material, remove non-recycle items /parts and report quality issues.
• Operate pallet jack.
• Properly use hand and power tools.
• Stack and store the materials in the appropriate areas.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate plant operations.
• Keep appropriate records and reports, ensure daily totals are completed and accurate.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Other duties as assigned, including general housekeeping.

What you need to succeed:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 40 pounds, climb stairs, and work in sometimes tight spaces around machinery.
• Safety minded.
• Ability to build rapport with coworkers.
• Must have proven track record of reliability.

Benefits after 60 days:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We invite you to apply today! KUUSAKOSKI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Kuusakoski Recycling provides cost-effective, environmentally responsible recycling services to e-waste collectors and recyclers, enterprises, small businesses, nonprofits, original equipment manufacturers, and governments and municipalities. We have built our recycling expertise over a hundred years. Our excellent material know-how, specialist expertise and passion for what we do help us develop more efficient and more precise ways of sorting materials. We have minimized the amount of waste going to landfill: we are currently able to recycle or reuse up to 90% of the materials we collect and in some cases even more. Visit us at https://kuusakoski.us/ to learn more.