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Careers / Recycling and Reclamation Workers

Job Description


	Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Production Workers, All Other
Employment Services	82,370
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	6,320
Plastics Product Manufacturing	5,770
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	5,610
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing	5,160
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing	4,880
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only)	4,840
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)	4,840
Vocational Rehabilitation Services	3,690
Other Food Manufacturing	3,510

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Production Workers, All Other
Average Annual Salary	$34,490
Average Hourly Wage	$16.58
Total Employment	230,760

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