Recycling Sorter: Fast, Safe Materials Specialist

Republic Services, Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with a generous company 2x

Paid Time Off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Sorter responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to brokers or mills.

You will sort materials (aluminum, plastic, glass, paper), deposit into chutes, and assist teammates as needed. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and coordination with equipment operators; prior recycling facility sorting experience is required; compensation includes a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper) 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

Recycling facility experience

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Sorter responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to brokers or mills.

You will sort materials (aluminum, plastic, glass, paper), deposit into chutes, and assist teammates as needed. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to policies, and coordination with equipment operators; prior recycling facility sorting experience is required; compensation includes a