Recycling Sorter Opportunities

Cleanaway; Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training and development

Job stability

Meaningful work

Job summary

Cleanaway in Rooty Hill NSW is hiring Sorters to help process materials on site. This hands-on, on-site role is suited to dependable people who can work in a fast-paced industrial environment, with flexible morning and night shifts and 3–4 hour blocks.

You will sort recyclable materials safely on a conveyor, remove contaminants with PPE, and collaborate with a team to keep the plant running efficiently. This casual position offers training, progression potential, and a stable path in a company

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, physically demanding environments.
• Strong record of reliability, punctuality and attendance.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes and safety requirements.
• Proactive attitude and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely sort and separate recyclable materials on a fast-moving conveyor.
• Remove contaminants by hand while wearing PPE.
• Work at heights from an elevated platform.
• Remain on your feet with scheduled breaks.
• Collaborate with the team to keep plant and processing line running.
• Follow site safety procedures and operational instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Identify and report hazards and operational issues.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Attendance

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Job description

• 600 Woodstock Avenue, Rooty Hill NSW 2766
• Casual | $ 38.44 p/h

Looking for more than just a job?

At Cleanaway, we’re looking for people who want to build a career, not just fill a shift.

We have multiple Sorter opportunities available at our Rooty Hill MRF. We’re especially keen to hear from people who take pride in their work, show initiative, and are ready to grow into bigger responsibilities over time.

This role could suit someone who has worked in fast-paced environments such as warehousing, production, logistics, hospitality, retail operations, processing, manufacturing, stores, or recycling and wants to step into an industry with real progression.

Cleanaway is Australia’s leading waste management and resource recovery company. What we do matters. Our work helps recover valuable resources, reduce landfill, and protect the environment for future generations.

At site level, we are also focused on building diverse, capable teams. We strongly encourage women, people returning to the workforce, and candidates from operational backgrounds who are ready for their next step to apply. Cleanaway’s broader workforce gender strategy aligns with improving representation and progression in operational roles.

About the role

As a Sorter, you will play an important part in the safe and efficient processing of materials on site. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who is dependable, switched on, and comfortable working in an industrial environment.

Flexible morning and night fill shifts, with most shifts running for 3-4 hours. This casual role is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door, with reliable team members having the potential to increase to up to 5 shifts per week. Perfect for someone looking for flexibility, extra income, and the chance to grow their hours over time.

In this role, you will:

• Safely sort and separate recyclable materials on a fast-moving conveyor belt.
• Remove contaminants by hand while wearing the required PPE, including gloves, a face mask, safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Work at heights from an elevated platform.
• Remain on your feet for most of the shift, with scheduled meal and fatigue breaks.
• Regularly bend, reach and lean over the conveyor belt to remove unwanted items.
• Collaborate with your team to ensure the plant and processing line operate efficiently.
• Follow all site safety procedures and operational instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Identify and report hazards, risks and operational issues as they arise.
• Assist with general site and housekeeping duties as required.

We’re not looking for the finished product. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and transferable skills are what matter most.

You will stand out if you have:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• A strong track record of reliability, punctuality and consistent attendance.
• A willingness to learn new equipment, site processes and safety/compliance requirements.
• A proactive attitude and strong commitment to workplace safety.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What you’ll get in return:

• The opportunity to build your career with a national industry leader.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Stable employment with a company committed to safety and employee wellbeing.
• Meaningful work that contributes to sustainability, recycling and resource recovery outcomes.

We strongly encourage applications from:

• Women
• Non-binary people
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• People returning to the workforce
• People from diverse cultural backgrounds

For more information, please contact Cleanaway's Employment Pathways Recruiter via ************@cleanaway.com.au