Recycling Sorter

PeopleReady

Portland (ME)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+
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Next-day pay
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Job summary

PeopleReady in Portland, ME is currently hiring a Recycling Sorter to join our team in the South Portland area. The role supports yard cleanliness, safety, and the handling of recyclable materials and equipment. 1st Shift (Day) is available at the South Portland location.

Pay is $19.50 per hour, with benefits for eligible employees. Apply via JobStack and contact the South Portland, ME branch for more information at 2801.

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Prior experience in recycling yard preferred.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
  • Flexibility to work in all weather conditions.
  • Able to remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain recycling yard and collection equipment.
  • Safely remove chemicals from discarded appliances.
  • Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place them on conveyor belts.
  • Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.
  • Use machines to load items onto trucks for shipment to other recycling facilities.

Skills

18+ years old

Job description

Recycling Sorter

PeopleReady of South Portland, ME is now hiring Recycling Sorters in Portland, ME!

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:
  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions
  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!
Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $19.50 - $19.50 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Recycling Sorter:
  • Clean and maintain recycling yard and collection equipment
  • Safely remove chemicals from discarded appliances
  • Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place them on conveyor belts
  • Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales
  • Use machines to load items onto trucks for shipment to other recycling facilities
Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
  • Prior experience in recycling yard preferred
  • Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and reach, bend, push, pull, and climb
  • Flexibility to work in all weather conditions
  • Able to remain in a stationary position for up to 10 hours

Please contact our South Portland, ME branch for more information

Branch #: 2801

Address: 778 Main Street, Suite #4, South Portland,ME, 04106

Email Address: 2801-br@PeopleReady.com

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates .

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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