Waste Recycling Worker

Dekalb, IL

Job Description

Waste Recycling Worker

PeopleReady of Bolingbrook, IL is now hiring Waste Recycling Workers in DeKalb, IL! As a Waste Recycling Worker, you will sort materials along a conveyor belt and pull out any unrecyclable items.

Apply today and you could start as soon as this week.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area
  • Great benefit package options
  • Get matched to jobs quickly
  • Competitive pay and steady schedule
  • The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $21 - $21 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Waste Recycling Worker :

  • Sort materials into appropriate containers for recycling
  • Deposit recoverable materials into chutes and place materials on conveyor belts
  • Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales
  • Clean and maintain recycling yard equipment
  • Remove chemicals from discarded appliances
  • Load items onto trucks for shipping to other processing facilities
  • Picking up trash at the Landfill or other Remote Site
  • Cleaning up landfill and surrounding areas picking up trash

Available shifts:

Shift Timings - 1st Shift (Day) , 2nd Shift (Evening)

Job requirements:

  • Prior experience in recycling yard preferred but not required
  • Able to repeatedly reach, bend, push, pull, and climb
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Flexibility to work in all weather conditions
  • Able to remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

Please contact our Bolingbrook, IL branch for more information

Branch #: 1628

Address: 303 N Bolingbrook Dr. Bolingbrook 60440

Email Address: [email protected]

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability, in addition to other programs, as well as number of paid days off and/or more generous paid sick leave days. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser:

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [email protected] or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

Posted 2025-11-21

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