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USAJOBS · 9 hours ago

Laborer (Recycling)

Mayport, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.89/hr - $18.89/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Laborer for the Recycling Program at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. The role primarily involves performing manual labor duties in support of the Recycling Program, including operating equipment and vehicles, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent will learn to segregate various paper products, i.e. cardboard, sorted office paper, newsprint, colored paper and various metal types, i.e. ferrous from non-ferrous, (aluminum from steel) and copper from brass. CuNi, bronze

The incumbent operates equipment such as cardboard balers, can crushers, drills, portable chop saws, and hand grinders. Incumbent may be trained to operate other equipment used in recycling center such as cutting torches and gasoline and/or diesel generators

The incumbent inspects recycling equipment for cleanliness and ensures all equipment is in good working order. The incumbent performs minor preventive maintenance as necessary on recycling equipment. Alerts the Recycling Manager of any needed repairs and their status

The incumbent may operate various vehicles including cargo vans, stake bodied trucks, 6- and 15-thousand-pound forklifts, skid steer loaders, pick-up trucks with trailers and lift gates both on base and off base. Incumbent may operate weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks or lifts, pallet jacks, and dollies to move very heavy loads. Significant manual skill may be required to load/unload very heavy items onto weight-handling devices

The incumbent is responsible for properly loading and securing any loads being moved both on and off base. The incumbent performs vehicle checks to include checking oil and water levels, air pressure in tires and keeping fuel levels attended to prior to operating

The incumbent will keep the vehicles clean and smoke free

Continual care and attention must be exercised to prevent accidents because of the nature of the duties involved. Incumbent must abide by all safety rules and regulations and wear appropriate personal protective equipment while working and operating equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Forklift operationEquipment maintenanceMetal sortingCardboard baler operationManual laborSafety complianceTeamwork

Required

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation

Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check

You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9

May be required to pass pre-employment examinations

Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must have a valid state drivers' license

Exposure to noise and dust with frequent lifting of items weighing over 50 pounds or more

Exposure to various weather conditions including heat, humidity, cold and wet weather

May be exposed to cuts, bruises and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles

Selected applicant should be able to obtain a forklift license

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: The incumbent will have, or be capable of learning, basic operations of cardboard balers; can crushers, drills, portable chop saws, hand grinders and be able to learn how to operate other equipment if the need arises (cutting torches) and gasoline and/or diesel generators

The incumbent must be able to identify ferrous from non-ferrous metal and to sort each into similar piles for sales after initial training period

Must have a valid Florida drivers' license and be able to pass a motor vehicle operator's license pre-employment screening

Must be able to lift items weighing over 50 pounds and pass a pre-employment physical examination

Preferred

A High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.)

Stability of Federal Civilian Service

People with passion for doing work that matters

Quality of Work Life Balance