Sorter

WM (Waste Management); San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/

Job summary

WM is seeking a Sorter in San Leandro, CA, to ensure proper placement and sorting of materials on the conveyor line. This on-site role involves feeding material, operating and maintaining equipment per SOPs, and keeping the work area clean.

No experience is required for this position, and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred. The role emphasizes safety, with regular safety meetings and potential pre-employment testing where required.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or containers 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 sorting line; keep work area clean.
• Read monitor for machine start up and ensure proper operation at moderate speed.
• Follow SOPs for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Report safety factors and equipment malfunctions.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range: $27.69

Shift: Dayshift

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First : The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth : Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable : From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family : At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You : Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

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

No experience

B. Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

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.

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay : The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $27.69 . 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 that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.