Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Sorter
Sort and segregate recyclables, ensuring safe, efficient processing for resale.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sorter is responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to various brokers or mills. The role involves operating within a recycling facility to ensure materials are sorted accurately, safety protocols are adhered to, and effective communication with team members and equipment operators is maintained. • Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper) from incoming waste. • Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute. • Assist other sorters with heavy or bulky items as needed. • Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergencies. • Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste and remove unsuitable items. • Communicate with equipment operators about special waste or loads requiring special attention.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸material sorting
- ▸chute loading
- ▸load inspection
- ▸safety protocols
- ▸operator communication
- ▸commodity processing
What You Bring
Candidates should have prior experience working in a recycling facility sorting recyclable materials. • Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.
Requirements
- ▸recycling facility
- ▸sorting
- ▸recyclable materials
- ▸experience
Benefits
Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, disability and life insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off, among other benefits detailed on the company website. • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite