Recycling Technician
Now Hiring: Recycling Technician
Why This Role?
- URGENT HIRE: Recycling Technician (Part-Time)
- Team: Waste Management (Hickory Branch)
- Worksite: Hickory Area
- Work in Hickory, NC.
- Join Waste Management and grow your skills.
Compensation
- Est. Earnings: $20-$26/hr ($23.75/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Work around your school/life schedule.
Company Overview: Waste Management leads North America in sustainable recycling initiatives, operating specialized processing plants that transform single-stream commodities into high-value raw materials.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Recycling Technician, you oversee the technical operation, mechanical adjustment, and quality auditing of automated optical sorters, ballistic separators, and industrial balers inside Material Recovery Facilities. You perform daily equipment calibration checks, monitor optical sorting sensors, adjust screen tilt angles, and troubleshoot minor conveyor jams. You also conduct commodity purity testing, record daily tonnage throughput metrics, and enforce strict plant safety rules. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the processing plant (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required; formal technical or vocational training preferred. Requires 2+ years of experience in recycling operations, manufacturing machine maintenance, or industrial material handling. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around automated machinery is essential. Includes competitive technical hourly pay, complete health/dental insurance, 401(k) company match, paid time off, and specialized equipment operator training.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Recycling Technician position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $26. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Hickory.
Where is this Recycling Technician job located?
This position is based in Hickory, NC. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Hickory.
How many hours per week is this part-time Recycling Technician role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Waste Management provide training for new hires?
Yes, Waste Management provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
Do Waste Management employees get discounts?
Yes, Waste Management associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
