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About the Role

Under direct supervision, the Warehouse Associate role receives inbound materials, segregates and loads paper into paper shredders, performs equipment maintenance, loads and unloads vehicles, performs general housekeeping, and processes material for treatment. Assembles mail-back and other product kits.

Responsibilities

• Assembles mail back and other product kits according to established procedures.
• Picks kits and stock items from printed pick list to fulfill customer orders.
• Packs orders for shipment to insure efficient use of materials and safety of items in transit.
• Unloads, inspects, and reports status of inbound materials.
• Stocks pick and rack locations to meet projected demand requirements.
• Provides feedback to management on ways to increase efficiencies and the effectiveness of servicing customer needs.
• Participates in process improvement activities (LEAN).
• Unloads shredded paper, media, and product from WMHS’s trucks at the assigned branch nightly.
• Reload trucks with specific equipment needed for the next day’s assignment.
• Operates and maintains baling machinery at the branch.
• Ensures all paper bales are staged or loaded for shipment as required.
• Performs shredding operations in support of WMHS’s off-site shredding program.
• Safeguards plant hardware and equipment by locking and activating security systems.
• Operates forklifts and performs preventative maintenance on forklifts as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area according to WMHS and NAID standards.
• Ensures that all truck compartments and cabs are cleaned nightly in accordance with company guidelines.
• Performs weekly, monthly and yearly preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains supplies for plant operations.
• Works toward achieving maximum efficiencies in an established work environment while maintaining safety & compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Performs physical inventory counts.
• Performs necessary record keeping activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to observe safety and security procedures.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and dolly.
• Demonstrates the ability to drive equipment in close quarters.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 1 year of work experience, preferably in a plant/warehouse environment with a safety focus
• 6 months experience as a certified forklift driver and basic maintenance
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Skills

• Forklift operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety procedures
• Security systems
• Inventory counts
• Record keeping

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Personal days

About the Company

• WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
• Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
• The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
• With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
• WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America.
• WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
• Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
• To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Opportunity

• WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation.
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.