Material Recycle Facility Sorter

Job Summary

The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line.

• Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in container according to type, size, condition, coloring or paper grade.
• Pull contaminants out of paper or off of floor.
• Stack boxes and skids. Dump boxes and totes of material.
• Feed material, such as wastepaper onto conveyor.
• Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line. Keep surrounding work area clean.
• Read monitor for machine start up and ensure machine is operating properly and at a moderate speed.
• Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) as guideline for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: None. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

The following physical demands and occupational risks apply:

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

The job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $17.50 - $18.50.

At WM, eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. Employees also receive benefits such as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran