Junior Recycling Clerk

The main purpose of this role is to aid in the clerical, logístical, and processing functions.

This role will report to the Furnish Procurement Manager (Paper Mills) and will also work closely with Assistant Manager of flow control, Recycling Coordinator, Accounts Payable, Gatehouse Personnel, and lastly the Transportation Department.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Issue release numbers as required.
- Book delivery appointments as required.
- Control change of delivery location by assigning proper mill code and maintaining daily in yard status report.
- Answer general inquiries about recycling.
- Work with transportation to source/record freight rates, and code freight invoices.
- Process freight invoices from carriers. Prepare chargebacks for freight invoices as required.
- Practice continuous improvement and review/update ISO procedures as they apply.
- Creating and maintain various report for statistical, and quality purposes.
- Other duties as instructed by manager.

Hours: 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.

**Salary will increase after probation by 2k dollars.

**Competencies**:
**Customer Focus** - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.

**Decision Quality** - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considered both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.

**Drive for Results**:

- Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities, and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.

**Leadership** - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high-quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.

**Teamwork** - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions, and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to “roll up their sleeves” as necessary.

**Think and Act like an owner** - Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviors even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others don’t.