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Warehouse & Processing Staff

Last Updated: February 2026

Your hub for everything you need as a warehouse tech, processing technician, or sorting staff at Scott Recycling.

Get Started

  1. Getting Started with Odoo — Login, navigation, finding your apps
  2. Inventory Processing Guide — Processing devices, grading, searching inventory
  3. Understanding Your KPIs — Know your targets and check your performance

Your Daily Apps

App What You'll Do There Guide
Inventory Processing Process devices, enter specs, grade items Inventory Guide
Shipping Manage containers, verify weights, ship items Shipping Guide
Weighted Receiving Receive weighted materials, track plastics/metals Weighted Receiving Guide
Recycling Receiving Fast receiving for high-volume materials Recycling Receiving Guide
Portal Inventory Barcode scanning, staging locations Portal Inventory Guide
Laptop Inventory Track laptops with auto-SKU Laptop Inventory Guide
Scott Recycling View pickup schedules, customer records Scheduling Pickups
Helpdesk Report equipment issues, request IT help Helpdesk Guide
Time Off Request time off, check your balances Time Off Guide
Scale Integration Weigh items using connected scales Scale Guide
Product Customization Category questions, portal inventory extensions Product Customization Guide
SR Operations Check your daily KPIs KPI Dashboard

Daily Routine

Morning (Start of Shift)

  1. Clock in — use the Attendance app or time clock
  2. Check your station — make sure your workstation is clean, tools are ready, and PPE is on
  3. Review WIP (Work in Progress) — check what is in your queue from yesterday that needs to be finished
  4. Check the day's priorities — talk to your supervisor about any rush jobs, special processing needs, or schedule changes
  5. Start processing — begin working through your assigned devices, boxes, or materials

Midday

  1. Weight verification — if you are working containers or shipping, verify weights on any containers nearing completion
  2. Staging — move completed items to the correct staging location (use Portal Inventory for scanning)
  3. Mid-day KPI check — open SR Operations to see your count so far — are you on pace?
  4. Communicate — if you are running behind, low on materials, or have a problem, tell your supervisor now rather than at end of day

Afternoon

  1. Continue processing — push to meet your daily targets
  2. Clean your station — at the end of your shift, clean your workstation, put tools away, and dispose of waste properly
  3. Log final counts — make sure all devices processed, boxes sorted, or drives wiped are logged in the system
  4. Final KPI check — open SR Operations → My Performance and see your final numbers
  5. Report issues — if any equipment needs maintenance or you found something unusual (hazmat, damaged items), report it before you leave

Safety Procedures

PPE Requirements

Station / Task Required PPE
General warehouse Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses
Disassembly Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, dust mask
Hard drive processing Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection (if using shredder)
CRT monitor handling Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, heavy-duty gloves — CRT glass contains lead
Battery handling Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves
Sorting line Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves
Toner/printer work Closed-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, dust mask — toner dust is a respiratory hazard
Lifting heavy items Use a dolly or ask for help for anything over 50 lbs

Hazardous Material Handling

Material Hazard Procedure
CRT monitors Lead in glass, vacuum implosion risk Handle with care, do not drop or break. Wear gloves and safety glasses. Store upright.
Batteries (lithium-ion) Fire, chemical burn, swelling/explosion Check for swelling before handling. Do NOT puncture. Store in designated battery containers away from heat.
Toner cartridges Respiratory irritation from fine toner dust Do not blow out cartridges. Use a dust mask. Clean spills with a damp cloth, not a vacuum.
Mercury switches/lamps Mercury vapor exposure Do not break. Place in sealed mercury container. Notify supervisor if breakage occurs.
Capacitors (large) Electrical shock — may hold charge after unplugging Do not touch terminals. Let qualified staff discharge before handling.
Refrigerants (AC units) Ozone-depleting, pressurized Do not puncture or disassemble refrigerant-containing units. Set aside for certified handling.

When In Doubt, Ask

If you encounter a material you do not recognize or are unsure how to handle safely, stop and ask your supervisor. Never guess with hazardous materials.

Quality Standards Quick Reference

Quality Check Standard
Device grading Follow the grading rubric exactly — A (like new), B (minor wear), C (functional with cosmetic issues), D (parts only)
Data destruction All drives must be wiped or destroyed before a device leaves the facility. No exceptions.
Weight accuracy Container weights must be within 5% of the recorded weight. Re-weigh if the difference is larger.
Sorting accuracy Materials must go to the correct commodity stream. Contamination (wrong material in a container) reduces value.
Labeling Every container and pallet must be labeled with contents, weight, date, and processor initials.
Photos Take photos of unusual items, high-value devices, and anything that needs manager review.

How Do I...?

Task Where to Go Steps
Process a new device Inventory Processing → Quick Entry See Inventory Guide
Find a device by serial Inventory Processing → Search bar See Inventory Guide
Update a device grade Inventory Processing → Click item → Edit grade See Inventory Guide
Receive weighted material Weighted Receiving → New Receipt See Weighted Receiving Guide
Use recycling quick receive Recycling Receiving → Quick Receive See Recycling Receiving Guide
Scan items into portal inventory Portal Inventory → Scan See Portal Inventory Guide
Process a laptop Laptop Inventory → New See Laptop Inventory Guide
Move items to staging location Portal Inventory → Select items → Move to Staging See Portal Inventory Guide
Check my KPIs SR Operations → My Performance See KPI Guide
Create a shipping container Shipping → New See Shipping Guide
Verify container weight Shipping → Open container → Verify See Shipping Guide
View pickup schedule Scott Recycling → Customers & Sales → Customer See Scheduling Guide

Your KPI Targets

Role Primary Metric Daily Target
Laptop Tech Laptops Processed 20
Laptop Tech Total Devices 64
Laptop Tech Cleaned Laptops 15
Desktop Tech Desktops Processed 10
Hard Drive Operator Drives Processed 100
Hard Drive Operator CPUs Processed 160
Hard Drive Operator Memory Modules 160
Disassembly Tech DA Gaylords 3
Disassembly Tech Boxes Disassembled 8
Disassembly Tech Systems Weight 3,000 lbs
QA Tech Devices QA'd 50
Head Sorter Boxes Sorted 40
Head Sorter LCDs Sorted 16
Sort Line Worker Boxes Sorted 25
Receiving Clerk Boxes Received 30
Materials Handler Devices Handled 100
Shipping Clerk Devices Shipped 75
Shipping Coordinator Devices Coordinated 15
Inventory Specialist Devices Inventoried 60

For full details, see Understanding Your KPIs.

Training Courses

Course What You'll Learn
Warehouse Fundamentals Receiving workflow, processing procedures, inventory management basics
Warehouse Sandbox Workout Hands-on practice with receiving, scanning, processing, and shipping
Inventory & Shipping Operations Processing workflow, grading, shipping coordination
Using the KPI Dashboard How to read the dashboard, check WIP, view alerts
Employee Handbook Safety rules, PPE requirements, timekeeping, company policies

Questions? Ask your supervisor or post in the team chat.