Full-Time

Warehouse / Driver Flex

Portland

Ridwell

Ridwell

51-200 employees

Subscription-based door-to-door hard-to-recycle waste collection

Compensation Overview

$20.75 - $23/hr

Portland, OR, USA

In Person

On-site in Portland, Oregon; 40-hour workweek, Monday-Friday; occasional Saturday shifts may be required.

Category
Vehicle Operation & Delivery (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to maintain consistent attendance - we count on each other to be here when scheduled so we can deliver excellent service as a team
  • Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
  • Ability to read and follow written or oral instructions in English
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach, and lift up to 49 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must own and be able to use a smartphone and Google or Apple maps
  • Ability to communicate effectively digitally via text and email.
  • Must pass a background and motor vehicle history check if offered the position.
  • Must be available to work Monday-Friday and possible Saturday shifts.
  • Previous Pick up and/or Route Delivery experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
  • Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions, including all 4 seasons (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring)
  • Sort and process materials carefully to maximize reuse and recycling potential
  • Operate warehouse equipment, including balers, pallet jacks, and straddle stackers, with on-the-job training provided as needed
  • Prepare outbound shipments accurately
  • Other duties assigned as necessary by management
  • Safely operate Ridwell high-roof cargo vans throughout the Portland area
  • Complete between 125 - 150 daily stops efficiently and accurately
  • Collect members' materials from designated bins at their homes
  • Assist with completing remaining stops after finishing your assigned route
  • Navigate routes effectively using the provided smartphone apps
  • Maintain regular communication with our dedicated Driver Support team regarding route timing
  • Manage loading and unloading of vehicles efficiently
  • Deliver Ridwell bins and new member kits to members’ homes
  • Provide excellent customer service when interacting with Ridwell members
  • Work safely outdoors and in all weather conditions, various temperature extremes, including heat, cold, moisture, and wind

Ridwell provides a subscription-based waste collection service that helps households recycle hard-to-recycle items. It offers door-to-door pickups every two weeks, picking up items like plastic film, batteries, light bulbs, and threads that are typically discarded. The collected waste is then recycled or reused by Ridwell's vetted partners. This makes recycling more convenient for households and keeps more material out of landfills. Ridwell differentiates itself by focusing specifically on hard-to-recycle items, offering a neighborhood-based, recurring pickup model, and building a community around waste reduction. The company’s goal is to reduce landfill waste and foster a culture of recycling and reuse.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$30.9M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ridwell launched a 2026 threads pilot with Cycla and Phoenix Fibers, increasing membership value.
  • B Corp certification in March 2026 strengthens employer branding and sustainability credibility.
  • Ridwell claims nearly 45 million pounds diverted, supporting expansion, schools drives, and airline pilots.

What critics are saying

  • Paid recycling draws backlash; Fig City News reported public debate in July 2026.
  • Unionized drivers and warehouse workers at Ridwell expanded Teamsters pressure from 2024 into 2026.
  • If partner outlets tighten, Ridwell's niche-material model collapses into an expensive logistics business.

What makes Ridwell unique

  • Ridwell runs scheduled doorstep pickups for hard-to-recycle items, not curbside commodity recycling.
  • Its 2026 threads pilot splits reusable clothing from recyclable textiles, widening diversion capture.
  • Ridwell says it vets roughly 350 partners across 11 warehouse regions for niche material outlets.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-1%
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