STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant

Job Title
STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant

Requisition Number
TE09552

Department Name
3CP20:Phys Plt-Recycling Operations

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$17.00/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.

May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).

Shift

8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon logistics on-site, situational factors, and/or event emergencies requiring long and non-traditional hours which may include night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

This position works primarily in a warehouse environment and provides essential service and support to UK Recycling’s operations.

Duties may include…

· Preparing recycling materials for transport

· Receiving items into warehouse

· Confirming correct items and counts

· Other duties common to warehouse work

· Updating signage on containers

· Cleaning containers

· Delivering containers throughout campus

· May include minor computer entry work

· Other duties as assigned

Major Job Responsibility – Warehouse Operations

Essential Functions

Manages the preparation of Styrofoam coolers for transport.

Updates signage and labels on containers
Cleans containers as needed.

Coordinates receiving shipments and transports deliveries throughout the warehouse.

Competencies/Skills

Communication; ability to use a pallet jack.

Major Job Responsibility – Container Placement

Essential Functions

Ensure all buildings on campus have containers which are up-to-date, presentable, and in the proper locations, placing and removing containers as needed.

Competencies/Skills

Communication; Customer Service.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office;SAPand Driver’s License – Preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/05/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.