JobsUSAReUse Advocate
Company : Waste Connections
Location : St Helens, OR, 97051
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Reuse Advocate
Hudson Garbage Service, a Waste Connections Company, is currently looking for a motivated Reuse Advocate to join the team at the Columbia County Transfer Station in St. Helens, Oregon.
Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday
Shift is 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wage is $24.78/hour
Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
The purpose of the Reuse Advocate will be to assist Columbia County in their efforts to raise awareness for reuse options and to educate/inform the public of waste reduction options at the transfer station. This position requires extensive public interaction and the ability to articulate waste management best practices clearly and concisely.
Duties And Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with unloading debris and direct traffic while evaluating reusable items arriving on the tip floor.
- Communicate with the scale house staff and loader operator regarding traffic direction and spotting reusable items.
- Weigh each pallet of reusable items or individual item (using forklift w/scale) before placing in the storage container.
- Organize reusable items based on type.
- Label reusable items according to date placed in the shipping container.
- Transport items back to the tip floor that have been in the container for the maximum amount of time allowed.
- Support the public recycle center by assisting and communicating with customers, ensure the drop off location is clean, organized, and the correct materials are being placed in the appropriate containers.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as checking fluids, tires, hydraulic lines, and safety devices.
- Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Familiarity with the Columbia County region and recycling practices.
- Requires strong communication skills and exceptional customer service.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to make judgement calls to maintain safety while assisting customers on the transfer station tip floor.
- Computer skills and data tracking knowledge required to input information into spreadsheet and update weekly.
- Prior knowledge of how-to safely and properly operate heavy equipment such as forklift, pallet jack and loader PREFERRED upon hire. Forklift and loader certification will be required for this position.
- Must adhere to all safety protocols at the transfer station.
- Recycling education, or experience working at a transfer station or in a recycle center is preferred.
Working Conditions And Physical Effort:
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to walk long distances and stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift.
- Ability to lift 25lb-boxes or other equipment using proper lifting techniques.
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".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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