Amentum is seeking a Recycling Technician to join our operations & maintenance team in Robbinsville, NJ
Hours are 9AM-530PM Monday - Friday. Hours and days may vary based on business demand.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $19.00 -$21.00 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.
This position includes competitive pay and top-shelf benefits package
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid vacation:
o Two weeks during year 1
o Three Weeks during years 1 through 5
o Four weeks during years 5 through 9.99
o Five weeks after year 10
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K: Amentum matches a percentage of compensation up to 6% of your pay that you contribute
• 10 Paid Flexible Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Other voluntary benefits offered: Supplemental Health Insurance, Identity Protection, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Program, Employee Purchase Program, Employee Discount Program, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Stock Purchase Plan
This individual will have a critical role as part of the Solid Waste & Recycling Program. They will support our premier industrial Client’s strategic objectives. The ideal individual for this position will demonstrate a proven background in facilitating an influence zero waste principles and waste recovery markets. Outstanding teamwork and customer relationship management skills are important skills for this role.
Ensures execution of the recycling activities at the site which includes wooden plates, rim recycling, cardboard, heavy metals, light metals, and general trash at the site.
Effectively support the coordination of the subcontractors associated with the recycling program at the site.
Coordinate and arrange for the shipping and delivery (by others) of waste to final vendor.
Apply measurement systems to monitor and assess progress towards achieving established goals.
Responsible for the accurate collection, compilation, and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance data.
Provides customer service, answer questions, resolve complaints or issues, respond to external organizations’ surveys, etc.
Effectively manage vendors to meet contractual compliance
2 years’ experience as a recycling technician
Computer proficiency using spreadsheets, databases, and online data processing applications.
Can effectively manage multiple tasks and can drive solutions.
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service and stakeholder engagement
Additional Information:
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
Physical Requirements:
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
Some tasks will require the ability to walk extensively throughout facilities during a workday.
Requires the ability to climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs as needed during a workday.
Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, kneel, reach/stretch, and move in a 90-degree fashion during workday.
Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations.
Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations.
Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
Special Requirements:
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
Compensation Details:
Hourly
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/06/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
