What is a recycling specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become a recycling specialist

1. Explore recycling specialist education requirements

   Most common recycling specialist degrees

   High School Diploma

   44.9 %

   Bachelor's

   23.7 %

   Associate

   18.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific recycling specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	20.18%
   Recyclable Materials	18.64%
   Plastic Bottles	15.53%
   Aluminum Cans	9.13%
   Waste Reduction	8.69%

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3. Complete relevant recycling specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New recycling specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a recycling specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real recycling specialist resumes.

4. Research recycling specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage CNC operators and test the quality of cut for a variety of woods, metals, and leather.
   • Operate recycling processing equipment such as balers and crushers to process materials.
   • Monitor and troubleshoot equipment, conduct statistical process control tracking, visual and automate wafer inspection.
   • Separate engines/transmissions and cut various auto clips.

5. Get recycling specialist experience

   Generally, it takes 6-12 months to become a recycling specialist. The most common roles before becoming a recycling specialist include cashier, warehouse worker team lead and customer service representative.

6. Prepare your recycling specialist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your recycling specialist resume.

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7. Apply for recycling specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a recycling specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams