Recycling Sorter (Tacoma, WA)

Waste Connections

23h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Recovery 1, a Waste Connections company, is looking for hardworking and safety‑minded Recycling Sorters to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. Many of our employees speak Spanish, so bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. This position is an important part of our recycling process, helping make sure materials are sorted correctly, safely, and efficiently. Schedules and Pay Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour Second Shift: 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM Pay Range: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour All shifts have potential for overtime

Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work safely for the full duration of the shift.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and adhere to safety requirements.
• Ability to reliably commute to the Tacoma facility and work the assigned shift.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position under Washington State law.
• After a conditional offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete a drug test, including marijuana, and a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in recycling, construction labor, warehouse, industrial labor, or similar environments.
• Experience working around machinery or conveyor systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are helpful in this workplace, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and separate recyclable materials such as wood, metal, plastic, cardboard, and construction debris from a conveyor line.
• Identify and remove non‑recyclable or contaminated materials.
• Maintain a steady work pace to keep up with line speed.
• Ensure sorted materials are placed into the correct bins or areas.
• Assist with clean‑up around work zones, platforms, and walkways.
• Help operate basic equipment such as brooms, rakes, and hand tools.
• Support team leads with material flow, staging, and organizing work areas.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Follow all site safety rules and workplace procedures.
• Wear required PPE at all times (gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, high‑visibility vest, respiratory protection when required).
• Immediately report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."

What This Job Offers

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