Waste Operative
Apleona Ireland • Cork
Grand Parade 8, Cork
With 50+ years of experience and expertise, Apleona is part of a global business providing integrated facility management services across Ireland. We offer flexibility, career progression and a competitive start rate.
We are looking for a Part-time Waste Operative to join our team at our facility in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 15:30
Main duties and responsibilities
▪ To service hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection points throughout the client site
▪ Empty Non-hazardous bins and filling and use of the general waste compactor
▪ Filling and use of the Dry Mixed Recyclable Compactor Baling of cardboard, plastic, and paper waste streams
▪ Loading of curtainsiders and containers by use of a forklift
▪ Completion of all ADR/IMDG paperwork for shipments of hazardous waste off-site
▪ Decanting of hazardous waste streams on site
▪ Completion of all relevant paperwork with regard to non-hazardous waste
▪ Other paperwork and admin duties
▪ Liaise with waste management vendors
▪ Salting of the car park over the winter months
Qualifications and experience
▪ Experience in Environmental or Waste management is desirable but not essential.
▪ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Understand safe working practices and health and safety legislation
▪ Well-organised and capable of prioritising own work
▪ Flexible, Honest and reliable
▪ Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous
▪ Forklift training a distinct advantage
We look forward to your application
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