Recycle Center Sorter

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Recycle Center Sorter to ensure proper placement and sorting of materials on the conveyor line. This role requires attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

You will inspect materials, pull contaminants, feed material, and maintain cleanliness. Safety procedures must be followed; attendance at safety meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to learn and apply SOPs for sorting tasks.
• Able to read and comprehend reports and instructions.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and sort items on the conveyor by type, size, or grade.
• Pull contaminants from materials and maintain cleanliness of area.
• Feed material onto the conveyor and monitor machine operation.
• Follow SOPs and report any safety concerns or malfunctions.
• Attend safety/operations meetings and keep work area tidy.

Skills

Team player

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Recycle Center Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line.

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.
• 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 guideline for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.
• Stack boxes and skids. Dump boxes and totes of material.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Working Conditions

• Inside facility, exposed to weather and vibrations from equipment and maintenance facility. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
• Be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Physical Requirements (but not limited to)

• Push, pull, drag, and lift items up to 50 pounds, climbing steps, and overhead reaching.
• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day
• Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company.