IRT | Integrated Recycling Technologies

05/08/2024

What are you looking at? That is 5 pounds of silver from old circuit boards, recycled in St. Cloud, MN at IRT | Integrated Recycling Technologies. If we recycled 100% of our eWaste in Minnesota, we could have enough silver to manufacture over 400,000 solar panels annually!

04/24/2024

Please take some time to read this news article from MPR about an important recycling bill that is in session. It's a 100% E-waste Recycling in Minnesota for all people of Minnesota. E-waste is a problem that won't go away by putting these devices in landfills. We, as Minnesotans, either pay for it now or pay a lot more later.

Target Best Buy

A proposed bill would update Minnesota’s 17-year-old electronics waste law to include all e-waste, and make recycling electronics free for all Minnesotans. Supporters say it would help keep electronics out of the waste stream, where they pose an environmental and fire risk and waste valuable mater...

04/24/2024

Please take some time to read this news article from Fox 9 News about an important recycling bill that is in session. It's a 100% E-waste Recycling in Minnesota for all people of Minnesota. E-waste is a problem that won't go away by putting these devices in landfills. We, as Minnesotans, either pay for it now or pay a lot more later.

Target Best Buy

Minnesota is recycling only about 20% of its electronics and even at popular recycling events, people are sometimes hit with sticker shock when they get to the end of the line and find out it’ll cost them.

10/17/2023

At IRT, we look out for our employees. One way we do that, is by offering extraordinary benefits. In the photo below, you can see the children who attend our onsite Kiddie Kobra's daycare, enjoying their play time outside. Employees enjoy the comfort of being in close proximity to their child at all times of the day, and can even spend time with their child on break.

IRT also encourages a healthy lifestyle by providing a gym for employees to use during break time or before/after work.

If you or someone you know is looking for their next career and would like to check out the details for our open positions we have available, go online to our website https://irtmn.com/about/careers/

07/12/2023

Are you looking for your career of a lifetime with a company that has outstanding values?! Not only does IRT take part in maintaining a healthy environment by recycling technology, we also make sure to prioritize our employees well-being by offering quality benefits.

A few benefits we offer to employees working with IRT include:
Onsite daycare (employee discount included) , an onsite gym, Holiday pay, weekly pay, no weekend work, and even a golf simulator! IRT is hiring for 4 positions requiring various skill sets. If you have the following experience, please message our page directly, apply on Indeed or apply on our website! https://irtmn.com/

Position: Computer Resale Tech

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:50AM-3:30PM (Hours may vary)

Duties: Sort, testing, refurbish/repair and assemble products; Set up hardware and install and configure software and drivers, maintain and repair technological equipment, troubleshoot system failures or bugs and provide solutions to restore functionality, etc.

Qualifications: High school education or GED required; associates degree in IT, Computer Programming or related program that is completed or in progress is a plus! A minimum of 1+ year of experience working in an industrial environment.

Pay: From $17/hr

Position: Maintenance Assistant

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:50AM-3:30PM (Hours may vary)

Duties: Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment, performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis, cleans and inspects laboratory furnace, replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds, etc.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: $17-$18/hr

Position: Product Quality Specialist

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM (overtime may be required)

Duties: Communicate with Account Representatives and Plant Manager about product completion, disbursement and/or changes made to original identification, inspect all incoming product before disbursement to applicable departments is approved, regularly instruct Sort Team on proper product categorization, etc.

Qualifications: Experience quality checking, excellent communication and organization skills, good attention to detail, ability to frequently life and/or move up to 35 lbs, etc.

Pay: From $18/hr

Position: Business Development Representative/Buyer

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM (overtime may be required)

Duties: Prospecting cold calls through phone and/or email communication, maintain and expand current customer relationships, in-person or virtual meetings with existing and prospective clients, etc.

Qualifications: Sales (preferably with electronics),, ability to travel up to 25%, comfortable cold calling, a person that is good at taking initiative, etc.

Pay: Starting at $45,000/year

If presented, offers will be contingent upon successful pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

06/02/2022

Build your future with IRT. We are a rapidly growing electronics recycler looking for our next rock star Buyer to join our sales team!

Why IRT?
•We are growing and offer advancement opportunities
•Fun & friendly work environment
•Stellar Benefit & Compensation Packages, here are the highlights:
- Competitive pay with bonus program
- Onsite Licensed Childcare Center, Kiddie Kobras, with generous
employee discount
- Health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, STD, LTD,
and more
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay

Schedule: Monday – Friday (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM), overtime may be required
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Report To: VP of Sales and Marketing
Pay: Starting salary will be based on experience.

Position Summary:

Buyer is primarily responsible for acquiring, managing, and maintaining IRT’s corporate accounts by creating relationships and building the accounts through excellent customer service. Relationships will be made by cold calling and maintaining existing relationships. This position will have established sales targets and will focus on meeting those targets.

Essential Duties:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

•Prospecting cold calls through phone and/or email communication
•Maintain and expand current customer relationships
•In-person or virtual meetings with existing and prospective clients
•Research prospective clients through various sources
•Attend and network at tradeshows and/or other events
•Conduct facility tours and off-site meetings with existing and prospective clients
•Negotiate pricing and prepare quotes and contracts
•Present, promote and close new business with existing and prospective clients
•Work with IRT operations team and customers to ensure profitability of equipment purchased
•Daily CRM utilization
•Demonstrate excellent customer service for all existing and prospective clients
•Other duties as assigned
•Regular and predictable attendance
•Adhere to company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Education:

•Bachelor degree in business, marketing or related field preferred
•2-5 years in Corporate or B2B sales; Previous electronics, ITAD or eWaste purchasing experience is a plus!
•Consistent track record of maintaining existing and developing new vendor relationships
•Experience with Microsoft Office Products
•Experience with commodity markets is a plus!
•Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and possibility for international travel)

Important attributes for your success within this position:

•Effective interpersonal and communication skills
•Excellent time management, prioritization and multitasking skills
•Sales focused mindset and entrepreneurial spirit
•Self-starter that enjoys taking initiative
•Strong attention to detail
•Maintains a high level of integrity and confidentiality
•Team oriented but also enjoys work independently
•Ability to address and resolve conflict with positive outcomes
•Enjoys working in a fast pace, goal orientated environment

If presented, offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.

04/14/2022

Do you have an eye for detail? Do you enjoy working with others and keeping things organized? If yes, you could be our next rock star team member!

We are on the search for a Product Specialist to join the IRT team to ensure correct identification, categorization and distribution of incoming electronic equipment and components.

No experience categorizing electronics, but a quick learner and interested in working for a great company? Not to worry, we will provide on-the-job training!

Most Importantly, Why work for IRT?

- Family-orientated, fun & friendly work environment
- Kiddie Kobras, our licensed childcare center located onsite with deeply discounted rates for employee families
- Onsite gym available to all employees
- Work hard and earn more with our annual bonus pay program
- We love to support local restaurants & food trucks by ordering tasty lunches for our team as often as we can!
- Opportunity for advancement
- Weekly pay & no Weekends
- Play a key role in protecting the environment by safely and properly recycling electronics
- Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
* Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
* Medical, Dental, HSA, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability
* Company Paid Base Life and Long-Term Disability
* 401(k) with Generous Company Match

Product Specialist
St. Cloud, MN

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday (6:50 AM – 3:30 PM), overtime may be required
Report to: Plant Manager
Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Pay: Starting at $17/hour+, depending on experience

Position Summary

The Product Specialist is responsible for the correct identification, categorization, and distribution of incoming product. The Product Specialist works closely with many company departments, including, Sort, Sales, Receiving & Plant
Management.

Essential Duties

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate with Sales Team and Plant Manager regarding product completion, disbursement and/or changes made to original categorization of the product.
• Inspect all incoming product before it is disbursement to applicable departments is approved.
• Communicate daily and provide instruction to Sort Team on proper product identification and categorization.
• Monitor sorted material for accuracy.
• Inspect pending board shred with Plant Manager daily or more frequently as needed.
• Report any sorting progressions and inaccuracies to Plant Manager.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree is a plus.
• Prior sales experience is a plus.
• Experience with a quality management system is plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck and pallet jack and heavy equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft office products.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Read, comprehend, and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to hit deadlines in a high energy fast paced environment
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong organization skills
• Maintains a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task different projects with a time management focus
• Team oriented but also enjoys working independently
• Self-motivated
• Ability to address and resolve conflict with positive outcomes

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

If presented, offers will be contingent upon successful pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

04/11/2022

Warehouse Labor
St. Cloud, MN

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:50 AM – 3:30 PM, hours may vary, & overtime may be required
Report to: Plant Manager
Pay: $15/hour and up, depending on experience and position

How would you like to work for a company that values its employees and their families so much that they built a licensed childcare center onsite? How great does it sound to look forward to coming to work because you enjoy what you do and the people around you?

We may be biased, but it sounds like an awesome place to dedicate your hard work and time! If you agree, apply to join the IRT team in one of our warehouse positions such as an Electronics Sorter, Shredder Operator & more!

No experience in recycling electronics, but you are a quick learner and interested in working for a great company? Not to worry, we will provide on-the-job training!

Most Importantly, Why work for IRT?

- Family-orientated, fun & friendly work environment
- Kiddie Kobras, our licensed childcare center located onsite with deeply discounted rates for employee families
- Onsite gym available to all employees
- Work hard and earn more with our annual bonus pay program
- We love to support local restaurants & food trucks by ordering tasty lunches for our team as often as we can!
- Opportunity for advancement
- Weekly pay & no Weekends
- Play a key role in protecting the environment by safely and properly recycling electronics
- Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, HSA, Vision, Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Base Life and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Generous Company Match

Essential Duties

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify, categorize & sort electronic devices and components
• Operate equipment to safely complete job tasks such as eWaste Shredder
• Maintain a clean work area by performing various clean-up tasks
• Ensure universal wastes are sorted and stored appropriately per company procedures
• Relieve other operations and complete necessary paperwork for proper documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Adhere to all safety practices and procedures

Qualifications and Education

• High school education or GED preferred
• Previous experience working in an industrial warehouse setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs (with partner or buddy lifting technique)
• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods of time
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Ability to hit deadlines in a high energy fast paced environment
• Must be a reliable team member and safety orientated

If presented, offers will be contingent upon successful pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

04/05/2022

Maintenance Mechanic
St. Cloud, MN

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 6:50 AM – 3:30 PM, hours may vary, & overtime may be required
Report to: Maintenance Manager
Pay: Depending on Experience

We are on the hunt for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have experience in facility maintenance with a variety of skills including welding, minor plumbing and electrical, forklift maintenance and much more.

Most Importantly, Why work for IRT?

- Family-orientated, fun & friendly work environment
- Kiddie Kobras, our licensed childcare center located onsite with deeply discounted rates for employee families
- Onsite gym available to all employees
- Work hard and earn more with our annual bonus pay program
- We love to support local restaurants & food trucks by ordering tasty lunches for our team as often as we can!
- Opportunity for advancement
- Weekly pay & no Weekends
- Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Medical, Dental, HSA, Vision, Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Base Life and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) wit

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is primarily responsible for the daily maintenance and fabrication of industrial equipment used in the recycling industry.

Essential Duties

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

- Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.)
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
- Cleans and inspects laboratory furnace; treats water with proper chemicals.
- Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly inspection checklists on facility and building equipment maintenance procedures; Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Completes and maintain record of weekly inspection of fire extinguishers, eyewash stations and universal waste storage areas to ensure continued compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout per company procedure when applicable. Participate in annual review and training of Lockout/Tagout procedure with Plant Manager and EHS Manager.
- Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects; replaces and repairs wiring as needed.
- May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
- May install computer cable.
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
- Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
- Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required.
- May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.
- Ability to weld, plasma cut and fabricate with steel and aluminum.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Regular, predictable attendance.
- Adhere to all company quality and safety practices and procedures.

Qualifications and Education

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred Experience and Education

- 3+ years of experience in facility maintenance in a manufacturing and/or industrial setting
- Two-year degree in maintenance, facilities management, or related subject
- Skilled with hand and power tools
- Experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment such as scrubber systems, furnaces, fume hoods and more is a plus.
- Experience with safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout Authorized Personnel, Machine Guarding and Preventative Maintenance is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

- Valid Driver’s License
- Forklift Operator Certificate/License

If presented, offers will be contingent upon successful pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.