Sorter

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling and resource recovery company is seeking a Sorter. In this role, you will sort and separate recyclable materials while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Exceptional benefits include a fully covered health plan for families and a competitive hourly rate. Join a workplace that values sustainability and community.

Benefits

100% employer-covered family health plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Pension and 401k

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Union represented position

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production workplace environment is preferred.
• Experience working in a collection or post-collection workplace environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sort recyclable and non-recyclable materials by hand-picking items from conveyors, floors, and compacted bales.
• Maintain a clean workstation and surrounding areas as needed and directed.
• Conduct work duties in compliance with all applicable company policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is a modern, progressive recycling and resource recovery company with deep roots in local tradition and a clear vision of its contributions to our community's future. As a 2023 Great Place to Work Certified workplace, we value loyalty and recognize our employees' hard work, and our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program reflect this. If you are as passionate about sustainability as we are and want to join a team devoted to doing their best work, please apply!

Job Summary
As a Sorter for our company, you will be responsible for sorting and separating recyclable and non-recyclable materials by hand-picking items from conveyors, floors, and compacted bales. You will report to the Operations Manager and be directed by the shift-working foreperson. Other duties will include maintaining a clean workstation and following safety and environmental regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Sort recyclable and non-recyclable materials by hand-picking items from conveyors, floors, and compacted bales
• Maintain a clean workstation and surrounding areas as needed and directed
• Conduct work duties in compliance with all applicable company policies, local, state, and federal safety, and environmental regulations

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a production workplace environment is preferred
• Experience working in a collection or post-collection workplace environment is a plus
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work overtime as scheduled
• Must be flexible to work any shift as scheduled
• Must be able to work in all seasonal weather conditions

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions:

• Potential for slips, trips, and falls. Hazards from lifting and falling materials. Possibility of strains and dizziness.
• Risks of being caught between objects, cutting, crushing, abrasions, lacerations, and punctures.
• Potential for exposure to hazardous household chemicals and liquid spills.
• Forklift, truck, and heavy equipment movement in work area.
• Exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks.

Salary Range:

• $23.50 - $26.10 per hour
• Exceptional benefits : after 60 days from hire, 100% employer-covered family health plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays : enjoy paid vacation time off, sick leave, and paid holidays throughout the year
• Pension and 401k
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access a wide range of confidential support services for you and your household members, including free counseling, legal, and financial sessions
• Union Represented : This is a full-time Union represented position

MDRR is an equal-opportunity employer. This job ad should not be considered a complete description of the position.