Sorter

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is hiring a Sorter to efficiently sort recycled materials at the MRF. You will inspect items, separate commodities, and place materials by grade on a conveyor line while following safety protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to work in a team, and capacity for physical tasks such as standing, bending, and lifting. Pre-employment testing and English communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical duties (standing, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling).
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US and complete pre‑employment testing.
• Good verbal communication and ability to read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Sorts recycled materials on the conveyor belt by commodity and grade.
• Operates safely in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and reports system problems.
• Performs basic plant equipment cleaning and housekeeping.
• Participates in safety trainings and maintains attendance records.
• Contributes to training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Sorter is 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.

The Sorter is 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner , in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.


• Ensures proper PPE is utilized at all times and is continuously part of our s afety c ulture.


• 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 housekeeping as required.


• Reports system problems immediately to Supervisor.


• 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 value s.

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 who has 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.