Sorter - 1st Shift

Republic Services; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage

Dental plans and vision coverage

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with a generous company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in Holland, MI is hiring a Sorter responsible for efficiently processing recyclable materials. You'll sort materials like aluminum, plastic, and glass while following safety policies.

The ideal candidate has experience in a recycling facility. Eligible employees can enjoy comprehensive medical benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off among other perks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.

Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials from incoming waste.
• Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
• Assist other sorters with heavy or bulky items as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding special waste.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

The Sorter is responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to various brokers or mills.

Principal Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste.
• Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
• Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
• Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.

Rewarding Compensation And Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO Statement

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.