Recycling Sorter

GFL Environmental • Pekin, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Position responsable for the separation of recyclable materials while providing excellent customer service to the Company’s internal and external customers. Maintaining a safe work environment by following the guidelines set forth in the company's written safety program.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally move/lift up to 50 pounds manually.
• Frequently move/lift up to 25 pounds manually.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe work environment by following the guidelines set forth in the company's written safety program
• Always follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures
• Sort various material types as directed by line-leads, depending on line position.
• Maintain proper hand speeds for picking and sorting various materials.
• Keep workspace clear from trip and fall hazards.
• Assist, as directed, with daily housekeeping and warehouse cleaning.
• Willing to move to another part of the sortation system as directed by supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers on material changes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or managers.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed