Sorter

Description:

Waste Management (WM), North America’s largest comprehensive environmental solutions provider, is seeking dedicated and hardworking individuals to join its team as Sorter. This critical role involves working at a sorting facility or worksite, where you will be responsible for ensuring materials are properly sorted and contaminants are removed to support WM’s sustainability and recycling operations.

This role offers a stable work environment, with full benefits, career growth opportunities, and a focus on employee well-being and development. If you are looking for meaningful work that contributes directly to environmental sustainability, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Inspect materials on the conveyor line and sort items into appropriate categories based on type, size, condition, color, or paper grade.
✅ Remove contaminants and non-recyclable materials from paper and the floor.
✅ Stack boxes and skids; dump boxes and totes of materials onto conveyor belts.
✅ Clean the conveyor and keep surrounding work areas clean.
✅ Monitor machine start-up and ensure proper machine operation at moderate speeds.
✅ Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to operate and maintain equipment.
✅ Report safety concerns or equipment malfunctions immediately.
✅ Attend regular safety and operational meetings.
✅ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications & Requirements:

✔️ Education: No formal education required.
✔️ Experience: Minimum 3 months of relevant work experience in sorting, recycling, or general labor roles.
✔️ Certifications/Licenses: None required.
✔️ Skills: Ability to follow safety procedures, perform repetitive tasks, and work effectively in an outdoor environment with physical demands.

Work Environment:

• Ability to use motor coordination and finger dexterity for tasks such as machine operation.
• Physical effort required, including handling objects weighing less than 30 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to occupational risks like minor cuts or exposure to certain chemicals.
• Regular exposure to outdoor elements, including dirt, odors, noise, and varying weather conditions.

Shift:

⏱️ Monday - Saturday, 4:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Salary Information:

💰 Pay Range: $18.80 - $28.27 per hour (depending on experience, location, and qualifications)

Benefits:

🌟 Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• 401K with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

📚 Career Growth:

• 100% Tuition Paid for eligible employees and family members
• Established career progression opportunities within WM

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:

WM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.