Recycle Technician

SBM

Recycle Technician responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation program at SBM. Collaborating with the team to maintain safety and efficiency in recycling operations.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeWest Greenwich • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the recycle, reuse, and reclamation program
Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
Stop at risk behavior of others and self
Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
Perform repetitive tasks
Maintain clean work area
Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules
Take direction and respond to supervision
Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
Maintain logs and schedules
Support shift lead in completing punch-list items
Use proper personal protective equipment
Present a professional appearance and conduct
Understand customer service and satisfaction
Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment
Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials
Inspect and sort materials
Maintain dock and collection areas
Work with multiple collection containers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
1-2 years of recycling experience in a company environment
CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus
Valid driver’s license may be required
Forklift certified may be required
Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA may be required
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and willing to share with team
Knowledge of the upkeep and care of the cleaning equipment
Knowledge of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use
Bilingual a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Recycling ProcessesMaterial InspectionSorting Reusable MaterialsCleaning MethodsUse of Cleaning EquipmentKnowledge of Cleaning CompoundsReading InstructionsMaintaining Logs and SchedulesUnderstanding Environmental ReportingCollecting Recyclable Materials

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProfessional CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCustomer Service Orientation

Certifications

High School Diploma or GEDCPR/AED/First Aid CertificationForklift CertificationHazardous Waste Handling Training