Material Sorter

Padnos; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wage

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K Match and Profit Sharing

Performance Driven Bonuses

Job summary

PADNOS in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a Material Sorter to identify scrap and sort/recover materials while maintaining a clean, safe facility. You will operate manual processing equipment and may assist with hi-lo operations as needed.

The role requires a stable work history, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, basic data entry skills, and teamwork. PADNOS offers competitive wages and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Stable job history required.
• Ability to operate sorting and processing equipment.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Identify scrap, including grade and type of material and any undesirable elements.
• Operate manual processing equipment; sort/recover metals, paper and plastic.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and remove hazards.

Skills

Material sorting

Equipment operation

Data entry

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Job description

Manufacturing - Turner Yard, 2125 Turner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.

• Identify scrap, including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material.
• Operate manual processing equipment. Sort/segregate recoverable materials (i.e. metal, paper and plastic) from waste; upgrading whenever possible.
• Maintain cleanliness of the recycling facility and remove any hazards from the area.
• May occasionally assist by operating hi-lo.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, an occasional Saturday
• 10:00am - 7:30pm

Material SorterQualifications

• Must have stable job history
• Ability to operate sorting and processing equipment
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated safety consciousness

PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

Be a part of the green movement and join PADNOS today!

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Be a part of the green movement and join PADNOS today!

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Manufacturing - Turner Yard, 2125 Turner Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America