Recycling and Reclamation Worker (Prisons Only)

Marion, Illinois Federal Correction Institute & Bureau of Prisons

National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Use of Hand Tools and Equipment.

100

Collect trash and other material for sorting using hand carts.

150

Sort material, such as metals, glass, wood, paper, or plastics, into appropriate containers.

600

Clean recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris.

100

Operate fork lifts; pallet jacks power lifts, or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles, or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.

100

Sort metals to separate high-grade metals such as copper, brass, and aluminum , for recycling.

150

Sort out toxic materials, such as batteries, for proper disposal and recycling.

200

Operate compactors and balers to reduce space of materials and package them to be shipped.

500

Clean, inspect, or lubricate recyclable collection equipment or perform routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment.

100

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