Recycling Associate Jobs in Dallas, OR (NOW HIRING)

Department:Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mail)Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• Hours of availability
• References

For additional information please contact: Thomas Radel at Thomas.Radel@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill eight (8) part-time(a maximum of 24 hours per week) Materials Associate \ Surplus & Recycling Student for the Materials Management (Campus Surplus, Recycling and Mailing) at Oregon State University (OSU).

Materials Management is seeking self-motivated independent employees to assist with the Surplus and Recycling functions on campus.

https://surplus.oregonstate.edu/
https://recycle.oregonstate.edu/
https://mailing.oregonstate.edu/

Position Duties:

• This position will assist with the daily recycling routes on campus. The recycling portion consists of collection and sorting of the recyclable materials.

• Along with the recycling duties, you will help move surplus to our campus thrift store (OSUsed) and assist with personnel moves.

• Utilize your excellent customer service with the public, departments and agencies that visit the store.

• Cleaning and preparing recycling bins and carts to be redistributed around campus.

• The use of university-owned vehicles will support the transportation of a wide variety of materials across campus. Driving and safety training is provided by a Materials Management Lead Staff.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study

• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment

• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard

  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program

  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term

  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*

  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by theOffice of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Working Conditions/Schedule: Be available to work 8-24 hours per week, during term and optional full time during breaks including summer.
Availability to work within the hours of 8am to 5pm at least 8 hours per week.
Willing to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and/or weather.
Some of the work will be outside, entering a variety of buildings.
Requires a lot of moving and some standing.
Class schedules and school workload are considered when developing weekly work schedules.
There is no specific anticipated appointment end date, as those hired are encouraged to continue their employment through multiple years while they are enrolled at OSU.Salary Range:Anticipated Start Date:2026-09-17Anticipated End Date: