PA-Sorter

A & Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A & Associates in Pittsburgh is looking for a Sorter to ensure proper placement and sorting of materials on the conveyor line. Responsibilities include inspecting items, sorting materials, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least three months of related experience.

This position is primarily outdoor and demands physical effort with exposure to environmental elements. Safety attire, including steel-toed boots, is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• At least three months of related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and sort items according to type, size, and condition.
• Ensure proper placement and cleaning of materials on the conveyor line.
• Follow standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting of materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in container according to type, size, condition, coloring or paper grade.
• Pull contaminants out of paper or off of floor.
• Stack boxes and skids.
• Dump boxes and totes of material.
• Feed material, such as wastepaper, onto conveyor.
• Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line; keep surrounding work area clean.
• Read monitor for machine start up and ensure machine is operating properly and at a moderate speed.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) as guidelines for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Report any worker or public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Dress and Safety Requirements

• Wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants (no rips or tears).
• No loose fitting clothes or jewelry.
• No hoodies.
• Wear 6 inch standard steel-toed boots.
• Gloves and safety glasses supplied by the site (all PPE).
• Must watch the WM training and safety video prior to starting; if not, email [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• At least three months of related experience or training.
• No certificates, licenses, or registrations required.

Work Environment

• Use motor coordination with finger dexterity (e.g., keyboarding, machine operation) part of the work day.
• Erect physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the work day.
• Exposed to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, or exposure to toxic chemicals rarely.
• Exposed to a physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the work day.
• Normal setting for this job is an outdoor work site.

EEO Statement

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.