Job description
SANDY SPRINGS RECYCLING CENTER
The Sandy Springs Recycling Center operates drop-off recycling facility for the communities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. We are a division of Keep North Fulton Beautiful (KNFB), a non-profit organization that also provides environmental education and conservation programs to the communities of Sandy Springs and Johns Creek. We have served these communities since our formation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 1984.
The Recycling Operations Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the Sandy Springs drop-off recycling center, ensuring that the facility is clean and well-organized and that operations staff and volunteers are friendly and helpful to customers. Our employees enjoy a casual, flexible, team-focused workplace. This role will appeal to an individual who enjoys working outdoors most of the time. It offers the right candidate the potential to gain more experience managing a team while excelling at logistics and materials management.
The position is located in central Sandy Springs. Pay is hourly, 40 hours per week, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. A 30 minute unpaid lunch break is provided daily, plus two 15 minute breaks when center traffic makes this feasible. After 3 months on the job, a $5,000 stipend is provided to subsidize medical insurance.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Recycling Operations Manager role involves:
The Recycling Operations Manager role involves:
- Overall management of recycling drop-off facility operations and maintenance of equipment.
- Open and close the Recycling Center daily, Tuesday through Saturday.
- Greet customers and provide direction to customers as needed.
- Drive a forklift, and sort/move/store recyclable materials.
- Prepare recyclable materials for vendor pick-up.
- Supervise an average of 3-4 Community Service Worker (CSW) volunteers each day who assist with drop-off facility tasks.
- Train new CSWs several times per week, as needed.
- Ensure operations staff, volunteers, and customers on-site at the drop-off facility adhere to Occupational Safety & Health Administration guidelines and regulations.
- Conduct a safety audit on a weekly basis.
- Occasionally fill-in for other team members when back-up is needed.
Required Skills & Experience:
- High school diploma plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Forklift operation - must be forklift certified or willing to become certified (employer will cover cost if needed).
- Experience operating heavy machinery, such as a baler and a crusher.
- Must have a friendly, outgoing personality and customer service orientation.
- Some supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment is desirable.
- An interest in training, managing, and delegating tasks to volunteers throughout the day is required.
- Good knowledge of OSHA health and safety regulations is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle. Must be able to pass a complete background check. Drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Physical Demands:
- Requires lifting and carrying objects up to 70 pounds regularly.
- Tasks are performed primarily by standing or walking at least 90% of the time.
- Requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions the majority of each day.
- Ability to bend, stoop and reach above the shoulders.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift.
- Day shift.
- Weekend availability.
COVID-19 considerations: All staff are vaccinated; work is outdoors; customers are encouraged to wear masks and keep a distance.
Ability to commute/relocate: Sandy Springs, GA 30350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience: Work 5 years (Preferred)
Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location
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