Waste / Recycling Worker
Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.
At a Glance
Waste / Recycling Worker. Top skills: Sanitation, Safety Standards, Good Manufacturing Practices.
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Varies
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Recycling and Reclamation Workers
Median Wage
$38,940/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.5%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Sanitation
Safety Standards
Good Manufacturing Practices
Packaging And Labeling
Lock Out / Tag Out
Food Safety And Sanitation
Housekeeping
Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
Valves (Piping)
Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Floor Scrubbers
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Procedures
Disassembler
Standard Operating Procedure
Spill Containment
Food Manufacturing
Food Quality Assurance And Control
Hygiene
Mopping
Bloodborne Pathogens
Pest Control
Common Skills (7)
Customer Service
Cleanliness
Sorting
Communication
Voicemail
Strong Work Ethic
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