Sorter II

Republic Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with match

ESPP

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Level 2 Sorter at our recycling center in San Antonio, TX. Reporting to an Operations Supervisor or Manager, you will oversee and perform materials sorting, quality checks, and safety compliance to support efficient operations.

You will sort recoverables, operate the line, assist others, and coordinate with equipment operators. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trained in Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience in a recycling center.

Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials from incoming waste.
• Deposit recoverable material into appropriate chute.
• Assist other sorters with heavy items.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding loads needing special attention.
• Increase production by minimizing downtime and training sorters on the line.
• Ensure safety rules are followed and stop conveyor in emergencies.
• Inspect and remove jams on the sort line.
• Clean the automated sorting equipment daily and perform light maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and perform end-of-shift cleaning.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians during system repairs.

Skills

Lock Out/Tag Out

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to an Operations Supervisor or Manager, the Level 2 Sorter is responsible for overseeing and performing various tasks/job duties related to the operations support and coordination throughout the recycling center, including but not limited to, inventory control, quality control and safety compliance.

Principal Responsibilities

• Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g.. aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste, or remove non-recyclable materials.
• Deposit recoverable material safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
• Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
• Increase production of the sort line by minimizing down time and providing training to sorters on the line.
• Ensure compliance with all safety rules regarding the sort line; including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
• Inspect and remove jams on the sort line.
• Clean the automated sorting equipment on a daily basis, including screens, belly pans, and under the system, in addition to other light maintenance duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility during shift and perform end of shift cleaning
• Assist Maintenance Technicians during system repairs, as assigned.
• Distinguish different types of recyclables (e.g., various types of plastic-PETE, HDPE; glass by color; aluminum from tin or bi-metal; paper-5 to 6 grads).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Trained in Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience in a recycling center.

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