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Waste Management · Durham, NC

Recycling Material Handler - Day & Night Shift

Durham, NC, United StatesOn-site

Listed on Waste Management’s official careers site. Posted September 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

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Job Summary

Material Handlers move recyclable material through the facility, conducts material grading and evaluates for sale destination. Pittman Shift 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off 7:00am - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:00am II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Moves material through the facility with the use of material handling equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet jack, hoist, crane) as required. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Uses the computer to dispense and receive information such as part numbers, quantities, locations, comments, etc. Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.

Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers. Completes paperwork to properly document work performed. Conducts material audits. III.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D No experience Zero (0) to four (4) years previous experience (in addition to education requirements) Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing. B.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience utilizing pallet jacks Prior experience utilizing forklifts Prior experience working in a warehouse environment IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.

As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies. V.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

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