Sorter

About The Role

This position is expected to work out of our office at 625 Charles St. in San Jose and limited job-related travel may be required.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Properly follow company policies and OSHA safety procedures at all times.
• Sort and extract materials from a conveyor belt in accordance with site-specific standards to minimize contamination and maximize recycling potential.
• Meet productivity expectations, which may include extracting approximately 25–48 items per minute, depending on operation type and material stream.
• Follow directions, daily procedures, and established protocols.
• Work safely and effectively in close proximity to others on either side of the conveyor belt to support operational efficiency.
• Stand for extended periods of time while performing repetitive hand and arm motions requiring good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Handle, move and transport materials and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist with onsite projects such as litter control, routine maintenance and housekeeping as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to visually distinguish between different materials and commodities to sort items accurately.
• Dependable and punctual, with reliable transportation to support consistent attendance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to follow safety rules, procedures, and supervisor direction.

Qualifications

• Valid government-issued identification and authorization to work in the United States.
• Language Skill Ability to communicate effectively in English and/or Spanish.

Physical Demands

Continuous standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and grasping throughout the shift. Use of both hands for repetitive sorting motions. Ability to climb stairs to access certain workstations, depending on site layout. Lifting requirements vary by operation type: C&D Sorter roles: Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 75 lbs occasionally. MRF and Compost Facility Sorter roles: Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 40 lbs occasionally.

Compensation And Benefits

• Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience.
• GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

Work Environment

A fast-paced industrial environment with exposure to loud noise, dust, heat, cold, odors, and sharp objects. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, safety vest, and gloves. Work shifts and hours vary based on operational needs and daily tonnage; shifts may range from approximately 4 to 12 hours. Work location may be indoors or outdoors depending on site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.