Day Shift Tip Floor Analyzer (Tacoma, WA)

Recovery 1, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Tip Floor Analyzer to support safe and efficient operations at our Tacoma construction and demolition (C&D) recycling facility.

This role monitors incoming loads, identifies contaminants, directs traffic, and performs general labor tasks that help keep materials moving through the recycling process. This position is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

Starting Pay: $22.00 to $26.00/HR, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

Tip Floor Analysis:

• Inspect incoming loads for contaminants, prohibited items, and safety risks.
• Identify and classify materials to ensure they are routed correctly for processing.
• Communicate hazards or unusual materials to operators and leadership.
• Direct customer and truck traffic safely through the tipping floor.
• Maintain clear communication with equipment operators to prevent congestion and hazards.
• Monitor the movement of vehicles around heavy equipment.
• Assist with debris cleanup and maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Support sorting activities as needed to help keep materials flowing.
• Perform additional site tasks at the direction of supervisors.

Work Environment:

This position works in an active industrial recycling facility and may include exposure to:

• Varying weather conditions in both indoor and outdoor areas.
• Dust, dirt, wood, metal, and other construction debris.
• Strong or unpleasant odors common in recycling environments.
• Rodents or insects, which can be present in C&D and waste-handling facilities.
• High-noise areas with frequent movement of heavy equipment.
• Standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
• Handling and moving materials up to 50-75 lbs.

All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, and employees are expected to follow site safety protocols at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment in a high-traffic industrial environment.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs unassisted.
• Valid driver's license and clear driving record
• Ability to work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime if needed.
• SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in recycling, construction, warehouse, or C&D environments.
• Familiarity with material types commonly found in C&D loads.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

A link to our benefits overview can be found here:https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

WasteConnections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.