Recycling Helper

Erie, PA

Job Description

Recycling Helper

PeopleReady of Erie , PA is now hiring Recycling Helpers! As a Recycling Helper, you will sort materials along a conveyor belt and pull out any unrecyclable items.

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions
  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text “READY” to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $15 - $15 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Recycling Helper :

  • Sort materials into appropriate containers for recycling  
  • Deposit recoverable materials into chutes and place materials on conveyor belts   
  • Operate baler to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales   
  • Clean and maintain recycling yard equipment   
  • Remove chemicals from discarded appliances  
  • Load items onto trucks for shipping to other processing facilities  

Available shifts:

Shift Timings : 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
  • Prior experience in recycling yard preferred but not required  
  • Able to repeatedly reach, bend, push, pull, and climb  
  • Lift up to 50 pounds   
  • Flexibility to work in all weather conditions  
  • Able to remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours 

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.  

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser:

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. 

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [email protected] or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

Posted 2026-02-27

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