Recycling Apprenticeship

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Salary/Benefits
Wages are $11.55 per hour. Length of job: 6 months
Work Hours
Part-time, 24 hours per week. Four days per week or five shorter days, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 7:30pm, some evening or morning meetings, with some flexibility
To Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@freegeek.org. Applications for this position are due by ####. Ideally, the selected applicant will start work on ####. Please note that apprenticeships are not a path towards full-time employment at Free Geek.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise volunteers
• Help keep Recycling area clean
• Communicate with Receiving throughout the day, and replace containers as needed
• Identify and act on priorities in recycling flow
• Assist in setting up pick-ups and deliveries with e-waste vendors
• Unload and load trucks as needed (after forklift training)
• Assist in warehouse management
• Proactively communicate with other Free Geek staff and volunteers about area.
• Occasionally help out in other areas of Free Geek's operations.
• Help keep recycling area in line with Free Geek philosophy and capabilities. Be aware of Free Geek programs.
• Attend pertinent committee meetings and keep up on the recycling emails
• Give tours

Required Skills

• Aptitude for helping people
• Good interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Interest in e-waste recycling practices
• Self-motivated, and able to eventually work with little supervision
• Able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Forklift experience is a plus, but will train
• Warehouse experience is a plus, but not required

In Addition

The ideal candidate will be able to work well under stress in a somewhat chaotic setting and maintain a positive attitude. The candidate will not be afraid to ask questions, and will be able to remain flexible as Free Geek grows and changes.