Sorter

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Hamburg (Berks County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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.

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is seeking a dedicated Sorter at our MRF in Hamburg to sort recycled materials as they move along the conveyor, inspecting items and placing them in designated areas by commodity and grade. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong English communication, and the ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, lifting, and climbing. Hiring rate is $15.00 per hour with room for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and ability to work in a team.
• Able to perform physical tasks: standing, reaching, bending, lifting, carrying and climbing.
• Legal to work in the US and able to pass pre-employment testing.
• Strong English reading and verbal communication for safety training.

Responsibilities

• Sorts recyclables by commodity, size, and grade.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area; assists with equipment cleaning.
• Reports system problems to Supervisor immediately.
• Participates in safety training and ongoing learning.
• Maintains excellent attendance and safety performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

English literacy

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 is $15.00 per hour with room for advancement.

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.