Waste Sorter / Bin Runner

Synaco

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 44,000 - 63,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Synergie Australia is seeking a Waste Sorter / Bin Runner at a recycling facility in Melbourne CBD. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

Key duties include collecting and moving bins, sorting waste streams, and operating basic equipment. A reliable, physically fit applicant with a valid driver’s licence and PPE compliance is preferred; forklift licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

  • Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
  • Reliable with good attendance and a strong work ethic.
  • Able to consistently start at 5:30am.
  • Current driver’s licence and able to wear PPE including hi-vis boots.
  • Waste/recycling experience or forklift licence advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and move recycling bins and materials.
  • Manually sort recycling into correct waste streams.
  • Operate basic recycling equipment such as balers.
  • Assist with bins and compactors as required.
  • General cleaning and housekeeping of the facility.

Skills

Manual handling
Reliability
Punctuality
Start time 5:30am
Driver’s license
PPE compliance
Waste/recycling familiarity

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Synergie Australia is seeking a Waste Sorter / Bin Runner to join a recycling facility in Melbourne CBD. This is a hands on role with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment.
Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right people (You) with the right opportunities to shape careers and drive change in Australia and beyond.

Synergie Australia is seeking a reliable Waste Sorter / Bin Runner to join a recycling facility in Melbourne CBD. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to become permanent for the right person.

What’s on offer
  • $38.44 per hour
  • Monday to Friday, 5:30am – 1:30pm
The role
  • Collect and move recycling bins and materials
  • Manually sort recycling into the correct waste streams
  • Operate basic recycling equipment such as balers
  • Assist with bins and compactors as required
  • General cleaning and housekeeping of the facility
About you
  • Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic and attendance
  • Able to consistently start at 5:30am
  • Current driver’s licence and able to wear required PPE, including hi-vis and steel-capped boots
  • Waste/recycling experience or forklift licence advantageous, but not essential
What’s on offer for you

As a leading provider of temporary workforce solutions, we value all our employees and offer weekly pay, safe working environments, and consultants who care.

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, including temporary and permanent recruitment, labour hire, payroll services, and onsite solutions. Safety is our highest priority, and we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that supports people to thrive today and into the future.

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