Line Operator

Sortera Technologies, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sortera Technologies, Inc. in Lebanon, TN is seeking a Line Operator to help keep recycling and material-sorting lines running smoothly. You will load machines, monitor operation, and meet production goals while maintaining safety standards.

This role requires basic math, good organization, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Previous conveyor/machinery experience is a plus, and the position offers 2nd and 3rd shift schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic math skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Experience operating conveyor feed machinery or working with recycled materials preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate machines.
• Clear and prevent jams in machines.
• Weigh out finished materials – record and document weights and downtime.
• Record and document potential safety, quality, and production issues.
• Troubleshoot minor issues with the machine and communicate with the maintenance department.
• Adhere to all safety and PPE requirements.
• Keep assigned work area clean and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Basic math

Organizational skills

Attention to task

Conveyor machinery experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Line Operator

Sortera Technologies, Inc, Lebanon, TN, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1168

Join our operations team at Sortera Technologies, where you’ll play a key part in keeping our advanced recycling and material-sorting lines running smoothly. As a Line Operator, you’ll help ensure materials are processed accurately, equipment is monitored safely, and production goals are met on time. This is work where you’ll leave every day knowing you helped turn waste into valuable resources!

Responsibilities

• Load and operate machines
• Clear and prevent jams in machines
• Weigh out finished materials – record and document weights and downtime
• Record and document potential safety, quality, and production issues
• Troubleshoot minor issues with the machine and communicate with the maintenance department
• Adhere to all safety and PPE requirements
• Keep assigned work area clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic math skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to stay on task with limited supervision
• Experience operating conveyor feed machinery or working with recycled materials preferred, but not required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to lift up to 50lbs, several times a day
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, climb, crouch, stoop, kneel, reach, and bend while working
• Required to have manual dexterity for writing and banding activity
• Continuously working around loud machinery, requiring hearing protection
• Buildings are heated during the winter, but conditions could be cold in the winter and hot in the summer
• Processing areas can be dirty, dusty, and wet

Sortera Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Sortera also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

2nd Shift 2:00pm - 10:00pm

3rd Shift 10:00pm - 6:00am