Material Recycling Facility (MRF) Quality Sorter

Workforce Extensions; Shoalhaven City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Extensions is seeking a reliable MRF Quality Sorter to support operations at a busy Materials Recycling Facility in the Shoalhaven region. You will identify and remove contamination to maximise recycling outcomes and help meet waste management standards.

You will work as part of a local government assignment, perform basic maintenance checks, document activities, and follow WHS policies to ensure a safe, efficient processing line.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste, recycling or resource recovery operations.
• Strong understanding of recyclable materials and contamination risks.
• Commitment to Workplace Health & Safety practices.
• White Card (mandatory) and Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclable materials and remove contamination from processing lines
• Support efficient operation of plant and equipment within the MRF
• Assist with basic maintenance and daily operational checks
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Complete required documentation and report hazards or equipment issues
• Follow all WHS policies and Council procedures

Skills

Waste management experience

Contamination control

WH&S commitment

Basic computer skills

Manual handling

Education

White Card

Certificate II in Waste Management

Tools

Conveyors operation

Balers operation

Fixed plant equipment

Job description

Material Recycling Facility (MRF) Quality Sorter

MRF Quality Sorter
Shoalhaven Region, NSW
Full-Time | Local Government Assignment

Workforce Extensions is seeking a reliable and safety-focused MRF Quality Sorter to support operations at a busy Materials Recycling Facility within the Shoalhaven region. This role is key to ensuring high-quality recycling outcomes and supporting Council’s waste and resource recovery services.

About the Role

Working within the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), you will help maximize recycling outcomes by identifying and removing contamination from the processing stream. Your work will directly contribute to environmental sustainability and compliance with waste management standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort recyclable materials and remove contamination from processing lines


• Support efficient operation of plant and equipment within the MRF


• Assist with basic maintenance and daily operational checks


• Maintain clean and safe work areas


• Complete required documentation and report hazards or equipment issues


• Follow all WHS policies and Council procedures

Essential Requirements

• Certificate II in Waste Management (desirable)


• Experience in waste, recycling or resource recovery operations


• Strong understanding of recyclable materials and contamination risks


• Commitment to Workplace Health & Safety practices


• White Card (mandatory)


• Physically fit and capable of manual handling


• Basic computer skills


• Full working rights in Australia


• All candidates MUST undertake a pre-employment medical including a Drug & Alcohol test

Desirable

• Experience operating conveyors, balers, or fixed plant equipment


• Understanding of recycling commodities


• Local government experience

Why Join?

• Contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes


• Stable, long-term opportunity


• Supportive team environment


• Work with a respected local Council partner