Lead Sorter

mes; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with plan options

401K retirement savings with agency"s

Paid vacation, personal and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays per year

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Lead Sorter at our Prince George's County MRF located in Capitol Heights, MD. This role serves as lead sorter on sorting lines, providing guidance, oversight, and training to MES and contractual employees.

Ensures the correct sorting of recyclables and reports feedback to supervisors to maintain quality and efficiency. Open until filled, with an on-spot contingent offers process.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED equivalency certificate.
• Experience in environmental services, waste management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead sorter on sorting lines, providing guidance and oversight to MES and contractual employees.
• Train staff and ensure work conforms to product and facility specifications.
• Provide feedback to supervisory personnel to improve sorting performance and efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.

Job Description:

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Lead Sorter at our Prince George's County MRF located in Capitol Heights, MD. This role serves as lead sorter on sorting lines at our materials recycling facility providing guidance, oversight, and training to MES and contractual employees. Ensures the successful sorting and segregation of recyclable items including aluminum, plastic, paper, cardboard, and steel. Provides feedback to supervisory personnel to ensure that work conforms to product and facility specifications.

Estimated Pay Range:

$43,592.64 - $59,928.96

Benefits:

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED equivalency certificate, and one year of experience in environmental services, waste management, or a related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.

This position will be open until filled.

This position is eligible for on-spot, contingent offers. Candidates who apply after an on-spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on-spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.