Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Recycling Center Sorter
Sort recyclable materials, operate and maintain equipment, ensure safety and quality.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Level 2 Sorter reports to an Operations Supervisor or Manager and supports recycling‑center operations through inventory control, quality control, and safety compliance. Key duties include sorting and segregating recoverable materials such as aluminum, plastic, glass and paper, depositing them safely into the proper chutes, and assisting fellow sorters with heavy or bulky items. The sorter also communicates with equipment operators about special loads, trains teammates to reduce downtime, and ensures safety rules are followed, including emergency belt stops. Additional responsibilities involve inspecting and removing line jams, performing daily cleaning of automated sorting equipment, maintaining facility cleanliness throughout the shift, and aiding maintenance technicians during system repairs. The sorter must accurately distinguish between different types of recyclables, such as various plastics (PETE, HDPE), glass colors, aluminum grades, and paper grades, and perform any other assigned tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸material sorting
- ▸quality control
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸equipment cleaning
- ▸jam removal
- ▸team training
What You Bring
Candidates must be trained in Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and have at least six months of related experience in a recycling center.
Requirements
- ▸loto
- ▸recycling
- ▸6 months
Benefits
Recognition such as Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Disclosure, and Great Place to Work underscores the firm’s commitment to ethics, sustainability, and employee well‑being, making it a rewarding place to build a career. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite