Battery Recycle Technician - 1st Shift OKC

Recycling Production & Shipping Technician

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

• Shift:  10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a safety-focused and detail-oriented Recycling Production & Shipping Technician to support battery processing and recycling operations. This role plays a critical part in safely preparing batteries for shredding, operating recycling equipment, and ensuring materials are processed efficiently and compliantly.

In addition to production responsibilities, this position will support shipping and logistics operations to help maintain smooth and organized material flow.

Primary Duties & Key Responsibilities

Production & Equipment Operations

• Use band saws and skill saws to prepare batteries for shredding

• Operate shredders and recycling equipment to extract recyclable materials

• Load and monitor shredders while sorting processed output

• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance to ensure safe, compliant operations

• Follow all production SOPs while meeting quality standards and output goals

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production area

Shipping & Logistics Support

• Create and maintain shipping paperwork, including labels, spreadsheets, and required documentation

• Navigate and update records within the Alfred CMMS portal

• Follow all shipping and safety protocols

• Organize and maintain shipping inventory

• Operate a forklift to stage and load outbound trucks

• Coordinate with the Battery Service Center to schedule shipments

Required Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED

• Up to 2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, recycling, or a related field

• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools

• Forklift experience preferred

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Clear communication skills with a team-first mindset

• Basic computer skills for data entry and tracking

• Ability to pass a required medical evaluation and PAPR (respirator) fit test

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position requires working in a production environment while wearing required PPE, including:

• Safety glasses

• Safety vest

• Hearing protection

• Steel or composite toe footwear

• Tyvek suits

• PAPR respirator

A medical evaluation and respirator fit test are required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 65 lbs independently and up to 137 lbs with team assistance

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting

• Strong hand and finger dexterity

• Good hand-eye coordination

• Physical stamina and mental focus to safely meet production timelines
  
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