Senior, Sorter MRF

Job Overview

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It is a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

• We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow:
  Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.
• We Are People First:
  The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.
• We Are Committed to Your Growth:
  Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on‑job training, and established career progression.
• We Are Stable:
  From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.
• We Are a Family:
  At WM we are over 60,000 people from many places and many backgrounds, and our differences make us stronger.
• We Are Investing in You:
  Amazing Medical, Dental and Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more.

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

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

• Required Qualifications: 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

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

This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. This role is safety‑sensitive and requires strict compliance with all safety rules and protocols. The successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran