Recycling Sorter

Key Works • Seattle, WA

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Sorter is responsible for sorting recyclable materials and removing unacceptable materials from the recycling stream to ensure that the finished product meets industry specifications.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Read/write simple instruction, simple business reports, or memos.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers, vendors, customers, and management team.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and twist from the waist and knees; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull, unload, drag and carry from 10 to 50 pounds of paper, cardboard, and other recycling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to dust, noise, and fumes found in a shop environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensure proper personal protective equipment is utilized (ear plugs, glasses, gloves, dust mask, high visual safety clothing, etc.), as well as compliance with lock out, tag out procedures are adhered to consistently.
• Inspect materials and sort items into designated areas according to type, size, condition, color, or paper grade.
• Remove contaminants out of product stream or off of floor.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Report system problems immediately to management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area.
• Dump boxes and containers of material into designated area(s).
• Maintain an excellent attendance, safety, and work quality record.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Operations Assistant.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, along with dental, and vision insurance with employer-sponsored wellness programs.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays, plus a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Access to industry-leading training and conferences, as well as tuition reimbursement for relevant courses.
• Enjoy discounts on a variety of products and services, including travel, entertainment, and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED