| Location | Lexington, KY |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant Requisition Number TE09552 Department Name 3CP20:Phys Plt-Recycling Operations Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $17.00/hour Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Required Related Experience Required License/Registration/Certification Physical Requirements
The essential functions for this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).
Shift
8:00am - 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon logistics on-site, situational factors, and/or event emergencies requiring long and non-traditional hours which may include night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
This position works primarily in a warehouse environment and provides essential service and support to UK Recycling's operations.
Duties may include…
Major Job Responsibility - Warehouse Operations
Essential Functions
Manages the preparation of Styrofoam coolers for transport.
Updates signage and labels on containers
Cleans containers as needed.
Coordinates receiving shipments and transports deliveries throughout the warehouse.
Competencies/Skills
Communication; ability to use a pallet jack.
Major Job Responsibility - Container Placement
Essential Functions
Ensure all buildings on campus have containers which are up-to-date, presentable, and in the proper locations, placing and removing containers as needed.
Competencies/Skills
Communication; Customer Service.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office;SAPand Driver's License - Preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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