Sorter

Casella; Apalachin (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Employee Awards

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella in Apalachin, NY is seeking a Sorter who will handle recycled materials on the MRF conveyor, inspect items, and direct them to the correct area by commodity, size, condition, and grade.

The role requires standing, bending, lifting, and teamwork, with strict safety rules and PPE. Training will cover safety procedures, equipment use, and Casella policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to distinguish recyclable materials by commodity, size, and grade.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, lifting.

Responsibilities

• Sorts assigned commodities according to facility goals.
• Inspects materials and places items into designated areas.
• Performs cleaning and housekeeping of plant equipment.
• Maintains safety by using PPE and following procedures.
• Completes safety trainings and participates in ongoing learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety culture

Verbal communication

Reading English instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

TheSorteris responsible for sorting through recycled materials that come into the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) as they move along the conveyor belt, inspecting items, and placing items or materials into designated area according to commodity, size, condition, and/or grade.

Hiring rate: $16.00 per hour#INDSJ

Key Responsibilities

• Performs duties in a safeand efficientmanner,in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensures proper PPE is utilizedat all times and is continuously part of oursafetyculture.

• Sorts out assigned commodities in a manner that it consistent with the goals of the facility.
• Performs cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeepingas required.
• Reports system problems immediately toSupervisor.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes all required initial Safety Training and attends all monthly trainings provided.

• Maintains an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety work quality record.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, and the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including, standing, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying and climbing). The candidate must be legally eligible to work in the US and complete pre-employment testing.

Good verbal communication skills, the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, a focus on safety, and the ability to distinguish between various recyclable materials are required. The ability to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals and safety training is vital.

Attributes

Self-starter, team-oriented individual whohas an aggressive work ethic,adaptable,and is open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.