Job description

CLYNK is a provider of modern, high-speed, large-scale beverage container redemption services in Maine and New York, in addition to being a provider of container redemption technology in other Bottle Bill states. We are considered a “rare breed,” as one of the few recycling industry participants that is taking a progressive, tech-savvy, visionary approach to protecting the planet. CLYNK Redemption exists to make recycling easier, more convenient and more rewarding for consumers and retailers.

We are growing our Maine business at a rapid pace. We service 53 Hannaford locations in Maine, from York to Bar Harbor, picking up bags of customers' redeemable bottles and transporting them to our warehouses in Oakland, South Portland, and Biddeford for processing to return the customers' deposits. See us at www.clynk.com.

Summary/Objective

The Operations Supervisor is critical to our success and plays a key role in the safety, productivity, and process-driven systems across all of our Maine-based operations which includes 2 plants in Biddeford and 1 plant in Oakland. On occasion the Supervisor will cover transportation or fill in for another Supervisor.

Essential Functions

The Supervisor has responsibility for all activities within our respective warehouses:

· Staffing, training and people management

· Ensuring accurate and efficient customer bag handling

· Meeting productivity goals, including keeping up with a variable inbound stream from stores

· Instructing maintenance to ensure the machines are in good condition and running properly

· Overseeing baling and the appropriate resale/loading of recyclable materials

· Interacting with vendors, beverage manufacturers, distributors and their pick-up agents

· Disciplinary actions when necessary

· Maintaining safety practices

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies/Preferred Skills

· Bilingual preferred (English/French, English/Portuguese or English/Lingala)

· Comfort using technology -- computer, Microsoft Office Suite -- and willing to be trained on in-house reporting tools.

· Knowledge of standard workplace safety procedures

· Solid mechanical skills with comfort in troubleshooting

· Experience with one or more of the pieces of equipment typically found in MRF (material sorting, baling, etc.)

· Prior leadership/people management experience with the ability to command the respect and trust of the staff and to redirect behavior as necessary

· Strong ability to motivate people at a team- and individual-level and to be a team player

· Experience managing a staff of mixed levels and experience, oversight of at least 20 people.

· Attention to detail and innovation – you care that things are done right, you learn quickly and adapt easily to change

· Strong communication skills, able to understand and represent the needs of the company and of the team.

· Willing and able to fill-in as needed (may be baling, forklift, back-up driver. We will train)

· Valid Maine Driver’s License and be at least 21 years of age

· Must meet the CLYNK Driver Policy Requirements

· Able to lift 60 lbs and work on the production floor

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities, primarily with processing and occasionally with transportation.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an operational plant.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Because CLYNK operates 7 days per week, this position requires some weekend/evening availability.

Required Education and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CLYNK provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Woman-led organization
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
• Age-inclusive
• Salary + over 50 hours
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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