Recycling Sorter II: Fast-Paced Materials Specialist

Republic Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health care spending accounts

Dependent care spending accounts

Disability insurance (short-term)

Disability insurance (long-term)

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Retirement plan with company match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services in Springfield, MO is seeking a Level 2 Sorter to oversee and perform recycling center tasks, including sorting recoverable materials, removing non-recyclables, and guiding the line to maximize throughput while maintaining safety. You will train team members, coordinate with equipment operators, and actively minimize downtime on the sort line.

You will distinguish recyclables by type, assist with jams and light maintenance, and maintain cleanliness of the facility during and

Qualifications

• Trained in Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience in a recycling center.

Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials from incoming waste, or remove non-recyclable materials.
• Deposit recoverable material safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
• Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
• Increase production of the sort line by minimizing down time and providing training to sorters on the line.
• Ensure compliance with all safety rules regarding the sort line; including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
• Inspect and remove jams on the sort line.
• Clean the automated sorting equipment on a daily basis, including screens, belly pans, and under the system, in addition to other light maintenance duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility during shift and perform end of shift cleaning
• Assist Maintenance Technicians during system repairs, as assigned.
• Distinguish different types of recyclables (e.g., various types of plastic-PETE, HDPE; glass by color; aluminum from tin or bi-metal; paper-5 to 6 grads).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

Job description

Republic Services in Springfield, MO is seeking a Level 2 Sorter to oversee and perform recycling center tasks, including sorting recoverable materials, removing non-recyclables, and guiding the line to maximize throughput while maintaining safety. You will train team members, coordinate with equipment operators, and actively minimize downtime on the sort line.

You will distinguish recyclables by type, assist with jams and light maintenance, and maintain cleanliness of the facility during and