Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Hopper / Waste Collection Worker

PeopleReady of Baton Rouge, LA is now hiring Hopper / Waste Collection Workers! 

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. 

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

• The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

• Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

• The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

• The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $16 / hour

What you'll be doing as a Hopper / Waste Collection Worker:

• Riding on the back of garbage collection truck collecting solid waste on a designated route.

• Directing driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up, directing incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities.

• Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations.

• Checking operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performing minor servicing, and reporting needed repairs or servicing.

• Assisting driver with various tasks during waste runs

• Be able to lift 100+lbs many times throughout the day.

• Be able to work in all weather conditions.

Available shifts:

Shift Timings - 1st Shift (Day) , Weekends

Job requirements:

• Must be 18 or older

• Ability to lift 50lbs or more continuously during route.

• Able to work in inclement weather.

• Physically demanding work. Ability to carry, reach, bend, push, pull, and climb during route.

• Deep knowledge of work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.

• Background check and drug screening required.

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. 

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.