Sorter

WM; Brookhaven (NY); On-site; USD 26,083 - 37,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Sorter in Brookhaven, NY. The role involves sorting materials on a conveyor line and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work in various conditions. This is an entry-level, full-time position, offering competitive benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• No experience required but 3 months of relevant work experience is preferable.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and sort items or materials according to type.
• Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line.
• Report any safety factors and equipment malfunctions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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What is the value of a WM job?
The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.
We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.
We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!
Who are we? #WeAreWM
Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today (formerly Waste Management)

I. Job Summary

The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in container according to type, size, condition, coloring or paper grade.
- Pull contaminants out of paper or off of floor.
- Stack boxes and skids. Dump boxes and totes of material.
- Feed material, such as wastepaper onto conveyor.
- Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line. Keep surrounding work area clean.
- Read monitor for machine start up and ensure machine is operating properly and at a moderate speed.
- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) as guideline for operating and maintaining equipment.
- Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
- Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
- No experience 3 months of relevant work experience.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.☒ Field: This job operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S is $22.95. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.


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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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