Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Sorter-1
Sort and segregate recyclable materials, ensuring safe and efficient processing.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sorter is responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities meet the quality standards required by brokers or mills. The role involves sorting, depositing, and inspecting waste streams while adhering to strict safety protocols. Sorters separate recoverable items such as aluminum, plastic, glass, and paper from incoming waste and place them into the appropriate chutes. They assist teammates with heavy or bulky loads, stop the conveyor belt during emergencies, and inspect loads for non‑acceptable waste, removing it as needed. Effective communication with equipment operators ensures special or hazardous loads receive proper attention, and additional duties are performed as assigned. • Sort and segregate recoverable materials such as aluminum, plastic, glass, and paper from incoming waste. • Deposit sorted materials safely and efficiently into the appropriate chutes. • Assist fellow sorters with heavy or bulky items when needed. • Stop the conveyor belt and follow safety protocols in emergency situations. • Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste and remove unsuitable items. • Communicate with equipment operators about special or hazardous loads.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸material sorting
- ▸chute deposit
- ▸load inspection
- ▸safety protocols
- ▸operator communication
- ▸heavy lifts
Benefits
Applicants should have prior experience working in a recycling facility handling recyclable materials. Republic Services offers a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, disability and life insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Employees may also elect to participate in additional benefit options through the company’s offerings. • 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