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Recycling Center Careers

Your Typical Day is NEVER Typical

At Rumpke, we've been recycling for around 90 years. It's an important part of our commitment to keeping our communities clean. With multiple locations across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, we invite you to explore the opportunities we can offer. You will not be just another cog in the wheel; we consider you part of our family. As part of our valued team, you are opening the door to a variety of opportunities, with no limits on your future or where you could end up working.

Recycling Plant Positions

Rumpke Forklift Operator At Rumpke Recycling Center

Equipment Operator

Rumpke General Laborers Working At Rumpke Recycling Center

General Labor

In this equipment operator role, you'll be trained to operate a backhoe, excavator, compactor, dozer, rock truck, or grader. A CDL license is not required, although if you have heavy equipment experience in construction or at a landfill, you'll be a step ahead.

  • The work is year-round and consistent (we don't stop for weather).
  • We offer plenty of variety in your workday and training across equipment types
  • Our newer equipment makes your job easier, not to mention more comfortable.
  • Competitive pay, generous benefits, and growth potential round out the picture.

This is our entry level position at our recycling locations, but if you're up for a challenge, it offers a variety of career growth opportunities. Work here requires some lifting, agility, and flexibility in your job duties.

  • You'll receive paid training, and stepping stones are provided to other positions, including tire tech, driver trainee, line lead, or any other job here.
  • When you leave work, you'll appreciate the fact that you're making a positive difference for the world every day.
  • We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a great family environment.

Rumpke is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We're Hiring

As a rapidly growing, industry leading organization, Rumpke is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Be sure to check out our current jobs openings to see if you may be a fit for a career at Rumpke.