Recycling Materials Sorter - Fast, Safe & Impactful

Republic Services, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans and vision coverage

Health care savings accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance & AD&D

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Benefits details at republicservices

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Sorter to efficiently process incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities meet quality standards for sale to brokers or mills.

You will sort materials, deposit them into the correct chute, assist teammates, and follow all safety policies to stop conveyors in emergencies. Ideal candidates have prior experience in a recycling facility and are comfortable inspecting loads for unacceptable waste.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.

Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste.
• Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
• Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
• Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sorting recyclables

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Sorter to efficiently process incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities meet quality standards for sale to brokers or mills.

You will sort materials, deposit them into the correct chute, assist teammates, and follow all safety policies to stop conveyors in emergencies. Ideal candidates have prior experience in a recycling facility and are comfortable inspecting loads for unacceptable waste.