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Textile Recycling Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Route Driver

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Louis, MO, Closed Loop Recycling (CLR) opened its doors in 1996, specializing in industrial textiles such as PPE, absorbents, rags, and wipers. CLR is dedicated to helping companies achieve green ...

Production Associate

Englewood, CO · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

As the backbone of recommerce™, Tersus partners with leading outdoor, athletic, luxury, and footwear brands to provide full-suite textile reclamation, repair, upcycling, recycling, and logistics ...

R & D Material Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

... textile trends, innovations, and emerging technologies based on the business needs (e.g., performance finishes, sustainable fibers, recycled content). * Propose new materials and constructions to ...

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How much do textile recycling jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for textile recycling in the United States is $16.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a textile recycling?

A Textile Recycling job involves collecting, sorting, and processing used fabrics and garments to be reused or repurposed. Workers in this field help reduce textile waste by identifying materials that can be resold, upcycled, or broken down for industrial use. Responsibilities may include operating machinery, assessing fabric quality, and coordinating with recycling facilities or thrift stores. This role is essential in promoting sustainability and reducing landfill waste.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in textile recycling?

A typical day in textile recycling involves sorting and categorizing incoming textiles, operating machinery to process or bale materials, and inspecting items for quality and contamination. You may also be responsible for maintaining records, ensuring workplace safety, and collaborating with transportation staff or other recycling teams. Attention to detail is crucial, as proper sorting greatly impacts the efficiency and environmental outcome of the recycling process. You'll often work as part of a team in an industrial or warehouse environment, where meeting recycling targets and upholding safety standards are key priorities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for textile recycling?

To excel in Textile Recycling, a strong understanding of sorting, grading, and processing textiles, along with basic knowledge of recycling practices, is essential. Familiarity with industrial textile recycling equipment, safety protocols, and, in some cases, certifications in environmental or waste management are beneficial. Dependability, attention to detail, and effective teamwork make candidates stand out in this field. These competencies and qualities are important for ensuring safe, efficient recycling operations and contributing to environmental sustainability goals.

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Infographic showing various Textile Recycling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,300 per year, or $16.5 per hour.

Route Driver

Closed Loop Recycling, LLC

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Customer Service Representative (Route Driver)

Closed Loop Recycling (CLR) is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Route Driver to join our production team in St. Louis, MO. This position will require truck training to service clients. Our CSRs remove 55-gallon collection drums filled with saturated oil absorbent mats, PPE, and other items and replace them with new materials. This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor position that involves driving over the road, lifting, and moving heavy objects frequently, and communicating with our logistics department.

Driver Responsibilities:

  • Class B CDL or Chauffer's License- (preferred)

  • DOT Medical Card

  • Ability to travel M-Th most weeks (over the road)

  • Ability to move heavy objects (200+ lbs with assistance of a dolly or pallet jack)

  • Must have a clean driving/criminal record

  • Must pass our pre-employment physical strength test,

  • Must pass our pre-employment drug and alcohol test

  • Skills and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • Ability to use a pallet jack

  • Ability to lift heavy objects

  • Plant/warehouse experience

  • Mechanic/carpentry/welding experience a plus

CLR Employees Enjoy:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • 401(k)

  • Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Closed Loop Recycling (CLR) opened its doors in 1996, specializing in industrial textiles such as PPE, absorbents, rags, and wipers. CLR is dedicated to helping companies achieve green initiatives such as Zero Landfill and ISO 14001 certification through its proprietary Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) process and executing forward-thinking recycling solutions. CLR’s success stems from its team, core values, and commitment to delivering legendary service.


About CLR: 

Closed Loop Recycling (CLR) is seeking a hard-working, self-motivated Route Driver to join our production team in St. Louis, MO. CLR is one of the fastest-growing recycling companies. We provide a full service to manufacturers in which we provide them with reusable oil-absorbent material that soaks up leaks and spills in their facilities. Our plants' role is extracting the oily fluid from the material for reuse, laundering the material for reuse, cleaning out 55-gallon collection drums for reuse, and repackaging cleaned material. You’ll be working with a small team but have room for advancement in your career here.


Closed Loop Recycling is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Learn more today at www.closedlooprecycling.us!