Load Checker

GreenWaste Recovery LLC is hiring a Load Checker in San Jose, CA. The role involves inspecting incoming loads for prohibited wastes, controlling traffic, and maintaining communication with operations staff. The position requires physical ability, teamwork, and proficiency in English and Spanish. Pay ranges from $22.32 to $24.81 per hour, with typical hours Monday through Friday. This is an onsite position with limited travel required.
Title: Load Checker

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Site Lead & Operations Manager

Pay: $22.32-$24.81/hr.

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Load Checker to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 675 Los Esteros Rd. in San Jose and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Load Checker to provide support to one or more facilities. This position is responsible for, but not limited to inspecting directing customers to tipping locations, inspecting all incoming loads for unacceptable and prohibited wastes, maintaining good customer service and communication with operations personnel (i.e., operators and scale house staff).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Control traffic on tipping pad.
• Inspect all incoming loads for prohibited wastes.
• Perform two random load checks per day (maintain load check binder).
• Monitor for putrescible wastes once a month.
• Segregate hazardous materials, electronic wastes, tires, carpet, appliances, etc. and place in appropriate locations.
• Coordinate with operations staff to keep operations area clean and organized (safe).
• Communicate with scale house staff regarding any extra commodity or prohibited waste.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to follow directions, daily procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to distinguish between commodities.
• Ability to work as a team and work well with others.
• Must be able to read and write.

Language Skill:
• Proficiency in English and Spanish (both preferred)

Physical Demands:
• Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Constant bending and twisting,
• Frequent standing, walking and semi-frequent sitting.

Work Environment:

Typical work week is Monday through Friday with weekend work. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment and start/end time based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

This Organization participates in E-Verify.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.