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Sorter MRF

Sort and inspect recyclable materials on a conveyor line, maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
15 - 23 USD
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

The Sorter is responsible for correctly placing and sorting materials on the conveyor line, ensuring efficient operation and product quality. The role requires adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and teamwork to maintain a clean and orderly work area. • Inspect materials and sort items by type, size, condition, color, or paper grade. • Remove contaminants from paper and clean the floor. • Stack boxes and skids; dump boxes and totes as needed. • Feed wastepaper and other materials onto the conveyor. • Clean the conveyor and surrounding sorting line; keep the work area tidy. • Monitor machine start‑up and ensure proper operating speed. • Follow standard operating procedures for equipment use and maintenance. • Report safety hazards or equipment malfunctions promptly. • Participate in weekly or monthly safety and operations meetings.

Key Responsibilities

  • material inspection
  • conveyor feeding
  • machine monitoring
  • equipment cleaning
  • safety reporting
  • sop adherence

What You Bring

The position involves physical demands such as climbing, balancing, repetitive motions, and coordination of eye, hand, and foot, and it may be performed in both indoor facilities and outdoor conditions with inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. • No prior experience required; high school diploma or GED preferred. • Physical tasks include climbing, balancing, sitting, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

Requirements

  • no experience
  • high school
  • ged
  • climbing
  • balancing
  • coordination

Benefits

The Sorter position offers a base pay range of $15.87 to $23.85 and a Monday‑Friday schedule from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional Saturday work and shortened hours on Fridays. WM emphasizes that a job here provides more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for employees and their families while offering a stable, supportive team environment. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accommodations throughout the hiring process. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Work Environment

Onsite

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