Material Handler - 955

Posting Number 3591P Position Title Material Handler

• 955 Department Utilities Job Code 02210 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division REFUSE Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform manual labor to sort received recycled items. Cleans and maintains building and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Sorts material on conveyor belt.

• Cleans and maintains building and equipment.

• Uses equipment to move, bale materials, and remove trash from facility.

• Assists warehouse operators as needed.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• No experience required

Licenses or Certifications

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment utilized for recycling operations.

• Safety policies and protocol related to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand/power tools.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Listening and following directions.

• Working independently.

Ability to:

• Sort and organize materials quickly and accurately.

• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Recognize and solve problems.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

Outdoor Environment: Sometimes

Warehouse environment

• Frequently/Often

Exposures:

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

Communicable diseases

• Sometimes

Moving mechanical parts

• Frequently/Often

Fumes or airborne particles

• Frequently/Often

Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

• Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to bend, stoop, reach, twist, dig, climb stairs, balance, grasp, push, feel attributes of objects, and operate mechanical equipment.

Hours/Days

Monday Thursday 6:30-AM 5:00 PM pm

Friday 6:30 AM 3:00 PM

Starting Salary 16.39/hr Pay Grade 102 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 07/15/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

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