Recycling Sorter: Quality & Sorting Specialist

City of St. Peters; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Retirement plan (Missouri LAGERS)

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of St. Peters is seeking a Recycling Sorter to assist in sorting and processing recyclable materials, ensuring quality and organization in the workspace. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail, with duties including sorting, quality assurance, record keeping, and occasional forklift use.

Applicants should be able to lift 25–50 lbs and operate basic equipment. Normal shift is Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm, with some holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker.
• High School graduate or GED certificate.
• Must be able to operate applicable equipment.
• Ability to continually lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Material Sorting: Sorting various grades of loose paper and container products.
• Quality Control: Further sort materials by product type to maintain high-quality standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Maintain consistent performance in sorting tasks, operating within a continuous feed conveyor system.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate work unit files and records related to sorting activities.
• Issue Reporting: Report any questionable items or quality-related concerns to supervisors for further action.
• Housekeeping: Follow housekeeping procedures to keep the facility and surrounding property clean and orderly.
• Equipment Operation: Occasionally use a forklift to move and empty collection containers.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Decision making in absence of policies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

City of St. Peters is seeking a Recycling Sorter to assist in sorting and processing recyclable materials, ensuring quality and organization in the workspace. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail, with duties including sorting, quality assurance, record keeping, and occasional forklift use.

Applicants should be able to lift 25–50 lbs and operate basic equipment. Normal shift is Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm, with some holidays and weekends.