General Labor - Recycling Sorter

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Predictable schedule

Weekly pay

Full benefits

Zero fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time General Labor - Recycling Sorter (1st Shift) for a busy processing plant in Maryland Heights, MO.

This is an active, hands-on role where you will work on a conveyor belt identifying and pulling non-recyclable items off the sorting line. When off the line, you will support facility upkeep by sweeping and keeping work areas clean and safe. No prior experience is required—paid on-the-job training is provided!

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify recyclable vs non-recyclable items on a conveyor.
• Willing to perform repetitive sorting and plant cleaning duties.
• Reliable transportation to Maryland Heights, MO.
• Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Conveyor line sorting: stand along an active conveyor line to manually pick out and discard items that cannot be recycled.
• Plant cleaning and upkeep: sweep floors, clear debris, and maintain clean work zones around the plant floor during off-line time.
• Material handling: assist with clearing sorted bins and staging materials as needed across the plant.
• Safety adherence: follow plant safety guidelines and wear required PPE at all times.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Work ethic

Reliability

Background checks

Job description

General Labor - Recycling Sorter (1st Shift) | Up to $15.00/hr

Location: Maryland Heights, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $15.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay

Industry: Recycling, Material Recovery, Facility Maintenance, General Labor

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time General Labor - Recycling Sorter (1st Shift) for a busy processing plant in Maryland Heights, MO.

This is an active, hands-on role where you will work on a conveyor belt identifying and pulling non-recyclable items off the sorting line. When off the line, you will support facility upkeep by sweeping and keeping work areas clean and safe. No prior experience is required—paid on-the-job training is provided!

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $15.00 / hour to start.

• Predictable Schedule: Steady 1st Shift daytime hours—keep your evenings free.

• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Conveyor Line Sorting: Stand along an active conveyor line to manually pick out and discard items that cannot be recycled.

• Plant Cleaning & Upkeep: Sweep floors, clear debris, and maintain clean work zones around the plant floor during off-line time.

• Material Handling: Assist with clearing sorted bins and staging materials as needed across the plant.

• Safety Adherence: Follow plant safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

What You Need

• Hand-Eye Coordination & Focus: Ability to maintain sharp attention while working along a moving sorting belt.

• Work Ethic: Positive attitude, willingness to perform repetitive sorting, and commitment to general plant cleaning duties.

• Reliability: Solid attendance record, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to Maryland Heights, MO.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.