ERI to add 75 new jobs at Badin Business Park

We just received some great news from ERI. They have announced plans to hire 75 more employees at Badin Business Park before the holiday season.

Electronic Recyclers International, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, operates regional recycling centers across the country. The recycling center in Badin, NC opened in 2011 to cover the Southeast US. It is one of the company's fastest-growing locations.

“Our business is growing fast and we continue to expand at each of our locations around the country,” said John Shegerian, ERI’s Chairman and CEO. “Every year around the holidays we see a huge influx of unwanted electronics being discarded to make way for new and incoming gifts. We need more people to handle this surge now and who can develop their careers with us moving forward.”

People interested in applying for a job can submit a resume online at: www.electronicrecyclers.com/about-us/careers.aspx.

A wide range of positions are available, including CRT Dismantler, E-Scrap Sorter, Forklift Operator, Repair Specialists and many other warehouse positions. Click here to read the ERI announcement.

ERI Celebrates One Year at New Badin Business Park Facility

Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s largest recycler of electronic waste, is celebrating the first anniversary of operating at its new facility at Badin Business Park this week.

“Badin has proven to be an ideal location for our recycling operations in the Southeast,” said John Shegerian, ERI Chairman and CEO. “We are establishing a state-of-the-art facility here that will allow us to continue expanding our operations as the market for electronics waste grows.”

Since moving into the new, larger facility in May 2012, ERI has increased its recycling volume and grown its workforce. The company currently operates two shifts and employs more than 65 people.

Alcoa made a strategic investment in ERI and helped convince the company to open its first Southeast location in North Carolina in July 2011 at the Badin Business Park location. ERI initially operated in a temporary facility at the site, while ERI and Alcoa invested $10 million to renovate a 165,000-square foot facility to accommodate ERI's long-term needs.

“When we set out to develop the Badin Business Park, we couldn’t have asked for a better partner than ERI. They are committed to this community and play a vital role in the recycling industry,” said Kevin Anton, Alcoa’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “The Badin Business Park holds tremendous potential and we look forward to bringing more companies like ERI here.” 

ERI works with retailers, manufacturers, Fortune 500 companies, government entities,  educational institutions and charitable organizations to recycle electronic waste, including laptop computers, cell phones, televisions, printers and other electronics. Some of its notable customers include Best Buy, Samsung, the Salvation Army and the U.S. Government.

About Electronic Recyclers International Inc: Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s largest privately held recycler of electronic waste, is R2 and e-Stewards certified to de-manufacture and recycle every type of electronic waste in an environmentally friendly manner. ERI processes more than 200 million pounds of electronic waste annually at seven locations in seven states. For more information about e-waste recycling and ERI, call 1-800-884-8466 or visit www.electronicrecyclers.com.

About Badin Business Park: Badin Business Park, developed by Alcoa, includes 600,000 square feet of prime industrial space in Stanly County, NC. The 123-acre business park is located at the site of the former Alcoa aluminum smelting plant. Alcoa has invested more than $15 million to redevelop the former plant site into a business park for manufacturing companies. Electronic Recyclers International, the nation's largest recycler of electronic waste, is the park’s inaugural tenant.

Alcoa unveils EcoClean technology at new ERI facility in Badin

The newly renovated Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) facility at the Badin Business Park is one of the first commercial buildings in the nation to feature Reynobond® with EcoClean™, an architectural panel that cleans itself and the air around it. The use of this "smog-eating" technology reflects Alcoa's commitment to redevelop the Badin site with leading environmental technology.

“Sustainability is at the core of Alcoa’s practices and product design, and we’re excited about the completion of this unique installation in the Badin community,” Alcoa Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Kevin Anton said in a press release. “As one of the first installations of EcoClean in North America, the ERI facility in Badin represents an exciting step forward for sustainable building design, making this new electronics recycling facility even more eco-friendly.” 

ERI, the nation's largest electronics recycler, opened a regional recycling center in Badin last year that will employ up to 200 people. The company has been operating in a temporary facility since July and will move into its new facility this summer. 

“We look forward to bringing new ‘green-collar’ jobs to North Carolina as we expand our network of e-waste facilities, and are excited to further our partnership with Alcoa through the installation of this revolutionary technology at the new Badin site,” said John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI. “This environmentally advanced building will positively impact the environment, aligning with our mission to reduce waste and enhance sustainability.” 

Click here to read the entire press release.