Recycling Sorter

Augment; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment in Wilsonville, OR is seeking dedicated Sorters to join our team at a Material Recovery Facility (MRF). You will identify and separate materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This hands-on role offers on-the-job training and requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a loud, dusty setting. Flex shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Experience in waste management, manufacturing, or warehouse work is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to work in a loud, dusty, and odorous environment.

Responsibilities

• Manually sort recyclable materials (paper, plastics, metals, glass, etc.) from a conveyor belt.
• Remove non-recyclable and hazardous materials to ensure a clean recycling stream.
• Identify and separate contaminants from recyclable materials to maintain high-quality output.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE (gloves, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, etc.).
• Monitor the conveyor belt to prevent blockages and ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following housekeeping practices.
• Assist with minor maintenance and cleaning of sorting equipment as needed.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors immediately.

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wilsonville, OR 97070Education Level: NoneSalary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: MRF Sorter

About Us:

Augment is a leader in the sanitation and recycling industry, providing top-quality workforce solutions to Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), landfills, and other waste management sites. We are committed to sustainability, safety, and efficiency in waste and recycling operations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking dedicated Sorters to join our team at a Material Recovery Facility (MRF). As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, industrial environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Manually sort recyclable materials (paper, plastics, metals, glass, etc.) from a conveyor belt.
• Remove non-recyclable and hazardous materials to ensure a clean recycling stream.
• Identify and separate contaminants from recyclable materials to maintain high-quality output.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (gloves, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, etc.).
• Monitor the conveyor belt to prevent blockages and ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following housekeeping practices.
• Assist with minor maintenance and cleaning of sorting equipment as needed.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors immediately.

Qualifications:

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous experience in waste management, manufacturing, or warehouse work is a plus.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Comfortable working in a loud, dusty, and sometimes odorous environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.