Sorter MRF

Shift: Monday‑Friday 6:00am‑4:30pm.

Pay: $16‑17.50.

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

• Inspect materials and sort items into piles or containers according to type, size, condition, coloring, or paper grade.
• Pull contaminants out of paper or off the floor.
• Stack boxes and skids and dump boxes and totes of material.
• Feed wastepaper onto the conveyor.
• Clean up the conveyor and surrounding sorting line; keep the work area clean.
• Read the monitor for machine start‑up and ensure the machine operates properly and at a moderate speed.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operating and maintaining equipment.
• Report any worker safety factors or equipment malfunctions.
• Attend weekly/monthly safety and operations meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• No experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

Key points regarding physical demands and the work environment of the job.

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions
• Eye, hand, and foot coordination

This job operates both inside a garage, shop, or gas plant and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity.

This role is designated as safety‑sensitive and requires strict compliance with all safety rules and protocols. The candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability. Additional benefits include a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.