C&D Sorter

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Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is a modern, progressive recycling and resource recovery company with deep roots in local tradition and a clear vision of its contributions to our community's future. Recently Great Place to Work Certified, we value loyalty and recognize our employees' hard work, and our competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program reflect this. If you are as passionate about sustainability as we are and want to join a team devoted to doing their best work, please apply!

As the Sorter, you will be responsible for sorting and separating construction recyclable and non-recyclable materials by hand, picking itemsfrom conveyors, floors, and compacted bales. You will reportto the Operations Manager andbe directed by the shift-working foreperson. Your main duties will include maintaining a clean workarea, complying with company policies, and ensuring that local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations are followed.

• Pick and pull items off conveyors, floors, and compacted bales.
• Maintain a clean workstation and surrounding areas as neededand directed.
• Conduct work duties in compliance with all applicable company policies, local, state, and federal safety, and environmental regulations.
• Direct traffic and perform load checks as directed.

• Experience working in a production workplace environment is preferred
• Experience working in a collection or post-collection workplace environment is a plus
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to work overtime as scheduled
• Must be flexible to work any shift as scheduled
• Must be able to work in all seasonal weather conditions

• Potential for slips, trips, and falls. Potential hazards from lifting and falling materials. Possibility of strains and dizziness.
• Risks of being caught between objects, cutting, crushing, abrasions, lacerations, and punctures.
• Potential for exposure to hazardous household chemicals and liquid spills.
• Forklift, truck, and heavy equipment movement in the work area.
• Exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Exceptional benefits
  : after 60 days from hire, 100% employer-covered family health plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
  : enjoy paid vacation time off, sick leave, and paid holidays throughout the year
• Pension and 401k
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access a wide range of confidential support services for you and your household members, including free counseling, legal, and financial sessions
• Union Represented
  :
  This is a full-time Union represented position

MDRR is an equal-opportunity employer. This job ad should not be considered a complete description of the position.