Bagging Building Associate in Southington, Connecticut at Sims Municipal Recycling
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Job Description
About Circular Services
Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling and organics company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.
About the Role:
The Bagging Building Associate supports bagging production, material handling, logistics, shipping and receiving and administrative order support at our Southington, CT organic waste recycling facility. This role combines hands-on physical work with desktop-based coordination to help ensure bagged products are produced, staged, documented, and shipped accurately and safely. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, safety-minded, and comfortable working with internal teams, customers, carriers, co-baggers, and shipping and receiving partners.
Shift: M-F 6AM-4:30PM, Saturday (Seasonal) 6AM-1PM | Location: Southington, CT | Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Responsibilities:
Production Line Support
- Assist in operating and monitoring the bagging production line to ensure continuous workflow.
- Ensure mulch/soil material is properly fed into the system and flows smoothly through equipment.
- Monitor bagging output to confirm proper fill levels, sealing, and overall product quality.
- Identify and report any issues with equipment or material flow to supervisors.
- Operate small to midsize equipment such as forklifts, pay loaders, skid steers, and manlifts in a safe and efficient manner.
- Operate general site vehicles and equipment like pick-up trucks, sweepers and material handlers.
- Prepare job sites by cleaning, removing hazards, greasing equipment, and assisting with routine maintenance.
- Use basic hand tools (shovel, pitchfork, grease guns, garbage pickers, and handheld power tools).
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Collaborate with laborers, operators, and supervisors to ensure smooth operation and meet project goals.
Material Handling & Warehouse Support
- Stack, organize, and stage bagged products on pallets for storage or shipment.
- Assist with movement of materials and finished goods within the production and yard areas.
- Support forklift operators and loading activities as needed.
- Maintain organized storage areas for finished products and supplies.
Equipment & Safety
- Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures at all times.
- Assist with safe operation of production equipment and maintain awareness around moving machinery.
- Perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance needs or safety concerns.
- Support safe loading practices for outgoing shipments.
Logistics & Order Support
- Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including order scheduling, product staging, and shipment preparation.
- Prepare and maintain shipping logs, labels, bills of lading, and other required shipping documentation.
- Use NetSuite or similar systems, customer/co-bagger portals, email, and other computer applications to manage orders and communicate updates.
- Partner with internal teams, customers, co-baggers, carriers, and shipping/receiving partners to understand needs and adjust schedules as necessary.
Housekeeping
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production and warehouse environment.
- Perform routine cleanup of work areas, equipment, and surrounding spaces.
Additional Responsibilities
- Follow daily work instructions and production schedules.
- Maintain a professional and team-oriented attitude.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- 2+ years of forklift experience, preferred in a production, warehouse, or industrial environment.
- Demonstrate commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Ability to understand basic logistics, scheduling, shipping, and receiving processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work an 8-hour shift Monday through Saturday.
- Ability and willingness to complete required safety, equipment operation, and job-specific training and maintain assigned training requirements.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Willing to obtain an OSHA 10 certification
- Willing to obtain a Forklift certification
- Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP/order management platform.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor/warehouse environment for 90% of the time.
- Ability to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 65 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Must be able to work in varying weather conditions (low/high temperatures, humidity, etc.).
- Be comfortable working at elevated heights up to 30 feet.
EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.