CHaRM RECYCLE TECHNICIAN

Location: This position requires reporting to multiple locations (Fairhope, Summerdale, Orange Beach and future locations- Robertsdale, Spanish Fort), as needed, to support various operational needs across our organization.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm and Saturdays 6:30 am-12:30 pm

Anticipated Stat Date: November 9, 2026

Job Summary: The C.H.a.R.M. (Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials) Recycle Technician will play a crucial role in the recycling process by sorting and processing various recyclable materials and will work as part of a team to ensure that materials are properly sorted for efficient recycling, contributing to our mission of sustainability. The RT performs routine manual labor which does not require a high degree of skill; may drive trucks and light tractors and related work as apparent or assigned.

This position involves assisting the public with proper disposal of hard-to-recycle items (such as cardboard, cans, plastic, electronics, paints, pesticides, batteries, and other specialty waste), maintaining a clean and safe site, and ensuring excellent customer service. The role works closely with the C.H.a.R.M. Support Specialist in ensuring that all materials are handled safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations. This position requires reporting to multiple locations, as needed, to support various operational needs across our organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Guide and assist customers through the drop-off process.
• Identify and recognize incoming materials by type and category.
• Represent the company and its recycling mission in a friendly, professional manner.
• Educate customers about our recycling programs and acceptable materials.
• Sort and organize incoming items by type (plastic, cardboard, glass, electronics, pesticides, electronics, batteries, etc.).
• Safely handle, store, and prepare materials for pickup or further processing.
• Conduct regular inspections of incoming materials for quality and contamination.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness, safety, and organization of the facility.
• Monitor drop-off bins and coordinate scheduled pickups.
• Enforce all safety protocols and compliance with local and federal regulations.
• Report operational issues, incidents, or concerns to supervisor.
• May drive or operate skid steer, forklift, small tractor, truck/vehicle that does not require CDL.
• Performs related manual labor and general daily maintenance as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

Basic skills in the operation, maintenance and safe use of trucks and light tractors; basic knowledge of the problems involved in operating assigned equipment; general knowledge of traffic rules and regulations; Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causes and prevention (taught on the job); Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates and general public; Ability to effectively communicate in a courteous manner and demonstrate teamwork skill; Ability to follow directions.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to complete work within specified period of time
• Must be willing to adhere to dress code standards, including wearing clean and neat attire, high-visibility uniforms, and safety-approved footwear and gloves as required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic understanding of environmental and hazardous material handling (training provided)
• Ability to lift 100 lbs. and work in a physically demanding, outdoor environment
• Willing to travel between sites and adaptability to different work environments.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude

Physical Requirements:

• See well enough to read and write.
• Hear well enough to respond to verbal communications.
• Speak well enough to answer questions in a polite, courteous manner.
• PPE is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
• Body movements of mobility to kneel, crouch, bend, move, stand, and lift.
• Use of hands and fingers to perform manual work.
• Lift, carry, pull, or exert up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently standing and walking to complete daily tasks.
• Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme heat or extreme cold, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits include:

• Sick and Annual Leave

• Safety Incentives

• Competitive and Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement benefits through the Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Free AirMed Care: Ambulance (Ground and Air Coverage)

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Group Life Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• Deferred Compensation Plan Options

• Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Options