Sorter - PM

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable and detail-oriented Sorters for AM and PM shifts to inspect, sort, and organize recyclable materials and packaging products in a busy warehouse.

You will follow safety policies, meet quality standards, and work as part of a collaborative team, with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and timely completion of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Sort plastics, pallets, packaging materials according to company standards.
• Inspect materials for quality, contamination, or damage and separate items accordingly.
• Remove non-conforming materials and dispose of waste properly.
• Organize and stage sorted materials for processing, baling, or shipment.
• Maintain production flow by ensuring materials are sorted accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Communicate material or equipment issues to supervisors promptly.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and forklift teams.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Attendance and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking dependable and detail-oriented Sorters for AM and PM shifts. The Sorter is responsible for inspecting, sorting, and organizing recyclable materials and packaging products to ensure quality standards are met. This role requires the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

• Sort plastic, pallets, packaging materials, and other recyclable products according to company standards.
• Inspect materials for quality, contamination, or damage and separate items accordingly.
• Remove non-conforming materials and dispose of waste properly.
• Organize and stage sorted materials for processing, baling, or shipment.
• Maintain production flow by ensuring materials are sorted accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Communicate material or equipment issues to supervisors promptly.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and forklift teams.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, recycling, or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, dust, and noise levels.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.