Recycling Lead

Description

Qualifications: • Minimum of 21 years of age • Valid Kansas drivers license Certifications: • OSHA certification for forklift operation • Maintain Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Ethics, Sexual Harassment, Emergency Preparedness, Vehicle Orientation, HIPPA, Bloodborne Pathogens, AP/SP/CI, Supportive Healthy Living and OSHA trainings and CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration and Mandt certifications Education: Minimum of High School Diploma/GED • Provide coverage for other production personnel as needed Position Summary:• Assist Director of Production • Perform recycling duties as assigned Experience: Job experience in similar position preferred but not required Skills: Must demonstrate ability to drive car/vans/trucks • Ability to work with minimal supervision and instruction 50% outdoor & 50% outdoors • May have high noise levels due to radio traffic, telephone calls, walk in clients, or other agency business • Temperatures will reflect seasonal changes at outdoor sites and attempts to maintain comfortable temperatures will be made at indoor sites • Noise levels vary by site but are usually moderate, although at times may be loud Conditions: Hearing protection is provided at sites with extreme noise Working levels • Environmental conditions vary by work site and employees may be required to work in dirt, or recyclable refuse • Must follow assigned work schedules that typically reflect hours Monday-Friday but schedules and hours vary based on need • Overtime may be required • Must work Saturdays as scheduled at the Recycle Center • Employees are expected to remain flexible and Cooperative Job Responsibilities: • Demonstrate self-reliance and good judgment • Personal conduct must contribute to positive working relationships with co-workers, citizens, and administration • Ability to effectively communicate with clients, co-workers, and administration • Strong customer service skills with ability to deal with a variety of people in a positive and effective way • Be proficient in skills required to cover other production positions • Comply with all agency and departmental policies and Procedures • Meet OSHA and/or Company policies and requirements • Provide information to allow compilation of accurate operational records, reports, and provide information to supervisor and other staff as required. • Assure plant facilities are maintained in a safe, operable, and acceptable condition • Assure equipment is in working order • Assure OSHA and SDS requirements for worker safety, facilities, equipment procedures (including Lockout/Tagout) are implemented and adhered to • Assure the facility and all equipment is shut down and secured at the end of each business day • Coordinate plant operations with Director of Production to assure assigned task completion • Provides client support services in accordance with Sunflower Diversified Services’ corporate policies and procedures and within standards for licensing • Will record all incidents, accidents, medical conditions on the appropriate forms forwarding them to the appropriate party following agency procedures • Will requisition equipment, materials, and needed items by submission to their supervisor for processing following agency procedures • Present a positive and productive image to clients, business contacts, guardians, other family members, staff, and the general public during the performance of job functions during the performance of job functions • Provide 1st Aid or emergency care when required • Other duties as assigned by supervisor • Attends meetings and training as directed by supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, or Experience

Job experience in similar position preferred but not required