General Labor, Recycling Sorter, 1st Shift, Chesapeake, VA

About the role

We're hiring General Laborers / Sorters to sort recyclables at a large recycling and processing plant in Chesapeake, VA. Sorting recyclables is not a glamorous job but it's a necessary one that helps keep our community clean. This position does not require a resume; a candidate's ability to follow directions and the results of the realistic job preview will determine if we consider moving forward in candidacy for a future or present full-time position. Our candidate selection process is based on specific criteria to foster a positive and efficient workforce that aligns with Leadpoint's culture.

Schedule

• AM Shift: 5:45am – 4:40pm, Monday–Friday with some occasional Saturdays

Pay & benefits

• $12.77 per hour
• Health, dental, vision benefits & more after 60 days of employment
• Company-provided PPE including safety vests, hard hats, safety glasses, protective gloves, and arm shields
• Employee lunchroom with refrigerator and microwave for your use
• Weekly pay & accrued time off

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age or older
• Can lift up to 25 pounds, as needed, and stand for your entire shift
• Consent to a background check (Leadpoint prides itself on being a second-chance employer)
• Consent to a drug screen (this is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury, so the company will be testing for THC)
• Have reliable transportation to get to work (although many of our facilities are located near a bus line; we also promote carpooling and ride sharing)
• Ability to follow instructions and enjoy working as part of a team

Qualifications

• No diploma or experience needed
• Prior warehouse, general labor, or sorting experience is a plus, but not required

Growth potential

• Tons of growth potential – we promote from within!