Recycling Sorting Specialist — Fast-Paced & Impactful

Greenwaste Recovery Llc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

GreenWaste Recovery Llc is seeking a Sorter at our Sacramento, California facility to help sort recyclables and waste, reducing contamination and maintaining high recycling rates. This hands-on position reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires adherence to safety procedures.

Shifts vary and overtime may be required. The job may be indoors or outdoors depending on site location; physical demands include standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• The ability to distinguish between commodities with ease in order to separate material properly.
• The work habits to have are reliable transportation, be punctual, and reliable in order to minimize disruptions to the day-to-day operations.
• The ability to work as a team and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Follow company and OSHA safety procedures to ensure safety.
• Dependant on the location of the operation (indoor or outdoor), extract at least 25-48 items per minute to maximize recycling potential.
• Ability to follow directions, daily procedures, and protocols.
• Be able to work near others while sorting material from either side of the conveyor belt to increase productivity.
• Ability to stand and collect material for extended periods of time in front of a conveyor belt requiring the use of both hands with good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Handle and transport materials and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist with various onsite projects such as litter control, routine maintenance and housekeeping throughout the facility as needed.

Skills

Distinguish commodities

Punctual

Team player

Job description

GreenWaste Recovery Llc is seeking a Sorter at our Sacramento, California facility to help sort recyclables and waste, reducing contamination and maintaining high recycling rates. This hands-on position reports to the Operations Supervisor and requires adherence to safety procedures.

Shifts vary and overtime may be required. The job may be indoors or outdoors depending on site location; physical demands include standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs.