Mayo Clinic

Job Description

The Recycling Processor is cross-trained in all of the duties at the recycling center. Those duties include sorting, processing, and baling recyclables; operating forklifts and heavy equipment (tellehandler, wire stripper, computer operated paper shredder); maintenance of equipment and tools; organizing and inventorying commodities; recycling obsolete equipment and recoverable construction/demolition waste; loading and unloading semi- and recycling trucks; providing direction to Ability Building Center contract personnel; cleaning and organizing the work space; as well as, light office duties including answering telephone questions concerning the recycling process. At times, the processor may go to areas under demolition to supervise the handling of recyclable materials and to assure that items are disposed of properly. The processor must be knowledgeable about what is hazardous waste, general waste, regulated medical waste, and recyclable.

Qualifications

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalency required. Valid Drivers License required. DOT certification required prior to hire date.

Additional Qualifications:

• Good organizational skills.
• Decision making and problem solving skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and adapt rapidly to new situations.
• Ability to maintain Mayo policies and procedures while remaining decisive and creative in carrying out the functions of the recycling program.
• Exercise constant safety consciousness.
• Able to consistently lift 30 pounds and can be on ones' feet more than 50% of the time, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience operating various power tools.
• Forklift driving experience preferred, able to acquire forklift certification within 30 days of hire.
• Truck driving experience preferred.
• Warehousing experience beneficial.
• Waste and recycling experience preferred.
• Mechanically inclined. Note: Occasionally handles hazardous materials and regulated medical waste, with the potential for exposure.
• Seasonally works in conditions of high and low temperatures.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.

About Us

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

About the Team

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

$20.57 - $28.62 / hour