Recycling Associate Jobs in Springfield, MO (NOW HIRING)

KBS is looking for motivated, high-energy Warehouse Associates (Corrugate Recycler) to join our team for immediate full-time, permanent positions. These positions are primarily responsible for meeting customer needs and exceeding customer expectations in the pick-up and removal of Corrugate Gondolas throughout the facility. APPLY TODAY!

Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) is the largest privately held provider of facility services in North America, servicing over 2 billion square feet of space daily. We help industry leaders across a wide range of key verticals—including retail, industrial and logistics, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more—maintain clean, efficient, and welcoming spaces that support their operations. As we continue to grow, we're looking for team members who are dedicated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a culture built on respect, opportunity, and pride in service.

Work Schedule: Days/nights vary, including weekends

Starting Pay: $17.00

Shifts Available:

Sun-Wed 7am-6pm

Sun-Wed 6pm-5am

Wed-Sat 7am-6pm

Wed-Sat 6pm-5am

Our Warehouse Associate (Corrugate Recycler) position performs the following duties within designated work areas, as assigned at the beginning of each shift:

• Utilize a manual pallet jack to pick up full gondolas (large trash boxes/bins) and replace them with empty gondolas within assigned areas
• Transport and place full corrugate gondolas into the baler or compactors located in a designated area in the warehouse (training will be provided)
• Ensure the areas around all gondolas are free of debris and trash
• Dust, mop, and sweep around trash receptacle areas to keep traffic areas free of trash and debris
• Must keep traffic areas ("Green Mile" walking areas) free of debris at all times to ensure safety for all
• Maintain and sort in Auger/Baler/Compactor areas for tidiness
• Other janitorial duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements for our Warehouse Associate / Corrugate Recycler Positions:

• Ability to use a manual pallet jack to lift and move gondolas up to 75+ lbs.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Able to push and pull manual pallet jacks loaded with trash/cardboard consistently
• Walking in and around the facility with great frequency throughout the entire shift
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safe handling for chemicals sheets/documents (generally in English; may have in Spanish where state required)
• KBS utilizes the KBSPresence mobile timekeeping software for accurate recording of employee work hours, attendance management, completion of required training, and distribution of important employment-related information. All non-exempt employees are required to download and use the KBSPresence app on their personal mobile devices to clock in and out for their shifts and breaks. In accordance with applicable local laws, cell phone reimbursement is provided to support the use of personal devices for work-related tasks.

What's In It for You?

As a full-time KBS employee (30+ hours per week) you qualify for benefits including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision and more!

• Affordable Limited Medical Insurance (Coterie) which includes virtual access to US board-certified physicians who can consult, diagnose, and prescribe medications via interactive audio or video.
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
• 401k plan with a match
• Paid and Unpaid Time Off
• Quick Pay – voluntary benefit offered to both full-time and part-time KBS employees who are paid hourly via direct deposit. Quick Pay provides a way for employees to access a portion of their pay prior to the upcoming scheduled pay day.
• Pet Insurance
• PerkSpot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics
• Progressive Pay is available at select site locations, though it is not offered at every location. Employees will receive a $.50 increase after the first 90 days, and another $.30 increase after completing 180 days. Check today if this is available to you.

KBS considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, and expression, marital or military status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. KBS also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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