Materials Recycler
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 5
- Major group
- Sales Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 6Sales Workers
- Sub-major group
- 63Sales Assistants and Salespersons
- Minor group
- 631Sales Assistants and Salespersons
Description
Salvages materials from industrial, commercial and private establishments for resale.
Alternative titles
- Scrap Materials Buyer
Specialisations
- Automotive Dismantler
- Bottle Dealer
- Waste Recycler
Unit group
6319 · Other Sales Assistants and SalespersonsDescription
This unit group covers Sales Assistants and Salespersons not elsewhere classified. It includes Door-to-door Salespersons, Materials Recyclers, Rental Salespersons and Street Vendors.
Skill level
Australia
5
Occupation skill level 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- Identifies, collects and assesses quality of recyclable materials from industrial, commercial and private establishments
- Sorts and separates recyclable materials according to type and quality
- Cleans and prepares recyclable materials for resale
- Determines the market value of recyclable materials and negotiates prices with buyers
- Maintains records of materials collected, processed and sold
- Implements and maintains recycling programs in collaboration with local authorities and businesses
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/6/63/631/6319
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx