Sorter

Sorter – Green Waste

Base pay range: $23.31/hr – $23.31/hr

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Reports to: MRF Manager

Pay: $23.31 – $23.31/hr

Green Waste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. Green Waste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry.

We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

The Sorter will support one or more facilities by sorting a variety of material—including recyclables and trash—to minimize contamination and maintain high recyclable rates. The role is based at 653 Charles St., San Jose, and may require limited job‑related travel.

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Extract at least 48 items per minute to maximize recycling potential.
• Follow directions, daily procedures, and protocols.
• Work near others while sorting material from either side of the conveyor belt to increase productivity.
• Stand and collect material for extended periods in front of a conveyor belt, using both hands with good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.

• Distinguish between commodities with ease to separate material properly.
• Bring reliable transportation, punctuality, and dependability to minimize operational disruptions.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish.

• Handle material weighing up to 50 lbs to prevent accumulation on the sort line.
• Constantly push, pull, reach, bend, and grasp material to avoid mis‑placement.
• Navigate stairs to reach certain workstations.

Fast‑paced environment exposing workers to loud noises, heat, cold, sharp objects, and odors. Workers must wear hard hats, safety glasses, work boots, safety vests, and gloves at all times. Shifts vary from 4‑12 hours depending on daily tonnage, with overtime required.

Green Waste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

Green Waste participates in E‑Verify.

• Integrity: Do what’s right for each other and our communities.
• Teamwork: Work together to help our communities thrive.
• Creativity: Experiment and try something new, big or small.
• Innovation: Champion ideas that drive sustainability every day.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing