Recycling Assistant

3 weeks ago


Altona, Australia Winning Group Full time

Company Description

At Winning Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill retail company. We are an award-winning experience company, driven by people, science, and our mandate to leave the world a better place. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, technology, and luxury retail services. Our brand encompasses a diverse range of entities, all of which are committed to delivering excellence to our valued customers. 

Winning Services, operating nationwide, offers world-class delivery, installation, and warehousing for our whitegoods, homewares, and 3PL partners. As we invest in the latest technology and equipment to expand our comprehensive coverage and legendary service to our customer base, our team members consistently deliver the best shopping experience, as evidenced by our impressive net promoter score of 81.1.

Job Description

The Recycling Assistant is responsible for daily DC waste management and operations, including; separation and disposal of cardboard, plastic, and foam, and general waste, with a continual focus on Safety, Quality, Sustainability and Team. 

  • Sorting plastic, cardboard, and foam waste.
  • Breaking up plastic and foam waste components.
  • Use of hand and power tools.
  • Operating specialised machinery.
  • Manual labouring; e.g. moving plastic waste while sorting.
  • Palletising and wrapping/strapping plastic and foam ready for disposal collection.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of factory areas.
  • Notifying the DC/Warehouse Manager of any machinery faults or breakdowns.
  • Alerting the DC/Warehouse Manager when cardboard auger is ¾ full to arrange collection.
  • Advise the DC/Warehouse Manager when 4 plus pallets are palletised of plastic or foam, and ready for collection.
  • Feeding separated waste into dedicated machinery.
  • Ensure that all incidents/injuries, near misses, and hazards are reported in a timely manner to the DC/Warehouse Manager.
  • Adhere to WH&S policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all people on site at the DC follow all relevant Safe Working Practices (SWPs) in accordance with the National Safety Plan. 
  • Build positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • DC Housekeeping.
  • Other ad hoc duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • A true passion for sustainability & recycling.
  • Exposure to industrial factory environments.
  • Experience in waste management and recycling industries.
  • Experience using hand and power tools.
  • Flexibility to work shifts as needed.
  • Commitment to long-term work.
  • A positive, can-do attitude.
  • Reliable and hardworking.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

  • Permanent full-time
  • Monday - Friday.
  • $56,000 + super.
  • 0700 - 1500.
  • Free onsite parking.

Benefits

  • Exciting career advancement opportunities await as we are a rapidly growing company that values promoting from within our talented team
  • Our in-house Training Academy provides ongoing training (incl. nationally accredited Cert III and Cert IV) and development opportunities, ensuring that our employees have the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Experience Winning Perks with exclusive discounts, deals, and savings on a diverse array of products and services. From retail and dining to travel, entertainment, wellness, gym and more.
  • Access to an employee assistance program (EAP).

Discover our vibrant community and learn more about us at www.winninggroup.com.au

In the spirit of reconciliation, Winning Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.


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