Sorter

Veolia Environmental Services; Spreyton; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Supportive team environment

Career growth in waste industry

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services in Spreyton is seeking a full-time Sorter to join our state-of-the-art material recovery facility. The role involves sorting recyclables, removing contamination, and maintaining safety while delivering quality outputs.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team in a secure waste environment, with opportunities for career development and progression within the industry. Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture underpins our safety-first approach on site.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
• Experience in waste management or processing line work is desirable.
• Willing to undergo pre-employment medical check and National Police Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Sorting recyclables into various commodity types.
• Removal of contamination from a moving conveyor.
• Working safely as part of a team to achieve operational outcomes.
• Ensuring a high standard of quality of sorted recyclables.
• Check daily instructions and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Physically fit

Stand for long periods

Team collaboration

Job description

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Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia ANZ are looking for a Sorter to join the team in Spreyton on a permanent full-time basis. This role will involve sorting of various recyclable materials in our new, state of the art material recovery facility.

What's on offer

Opportunity for career development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow your career within a secure waste industry

What you'll be responsible for

Sorting of recyclables into various commodity types.

Removal of contamination from a moving conveyor

Working safely as part of a team to achieve operational outcomes

Ensuring a high standard of quality of sorted recyclables.

Check daily instructions and prioritise accordingly to complete work tasks in accordance with required deadlines

What you'll need to be successful

Physically fit and able to stand for long periods of time

Experience within the waste management sector or processing line work is desirable

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites. We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.