Sorter

About the role

Under close supervision, sorts a wide variety of reusable waste material for recycling in accordance with established standards and procedures, assuring that contaminated or non-recyclable materials are separated from recyclable materials. Great entry level position for a person with the required knowledge, but no required experience.

Recology offers an ecologically innovative workplace that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities. As the largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry, Recology provides terrific benefits, a creative and caring culture valuing community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing, and an inspired mission to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.

Responsibilities

• Sorts mixed recyclable materials by type and from waste materials in compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Identifies and distinguishes recyclables (paper, glass, etc.) from non-recyclables (garbage, etc.).
• Includes sorting through materials on a conveyor to view and recognize type, and opening bags to inspect contents.
• Empties and/or changes sorted materials containers as needed.
• Maintains a safe work area.
• Per company policies and training, looks out for, reports on, and takes appropriate action regarding any hazardous materials in the waste stream.
• Abides by company policies and procedures and state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Principles and practices of job site safety, potential job hazards, and state and local regulations.
• Common procedures and general Company operations, following established methods and standing instructions.
• Basic computer programs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Skills

• Ability to promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources.
• Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.
• Ability to communicate on a two-way radio or similar device.
• Ability to lift 25lbs.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Schedule

Shift will be four 10-hour shifts, Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri from 5:00am-3:30pm.