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Recycling & Materials Handler

Working Fields Staffing ✓ Verified Employer
Portland, ME Environmental Services full time entry level
$16-$21/hr

About This Position

Placement opportunity in recycling facilities and material recovery centers across Maine through Working Fields' verified employer network. Physical outdoor/indoor work sorting and processing recyclable materials. Peer coach support throughout.

Requirements

Physical work outdoors. Valid ID. No experience needed — training on day 1.

Benefits

Peer coach, free placement, housing referrals available, same-week start possible, partner employer benefits

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Offense Acceptance

✓ Sex Offenses ✓ Felonies ✓ Violent ✓ Drug Offenses ✓ Misdemeanors

✓ Accepts Sex Offenses

Programs

Federal Bonding Program Tax Credit Eligible Training Provided

Hiring Policy

Working Fields was founded specifically to serve people who face the highest barriers to employment — including sex offense registry. Every placement is supported by a peer coach with lived experience. They do not screen out based on offense type.

Restrictions

Placements reviewed case-by-case based on job site requirements. No blanket exclusions. Peer coach works with you to find the right fit.

About Working Fields Staffing

Vermont-headquartered staffing agency serving Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Working Fields specializes in reentry placement with a peer-coach model — every job seeker is paired with a coach who has lived experience. Over 2,500 placements, 125+ verified employer partners. 24-hr van service available in Vermont counties.

Company size: 10-50 employees

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