Sorter

Eureka Recycling • Minneapolis, MN

5d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Eureka Recycling’s Material Recovery Facility Sorter sorts recyclable and non-recyclable materials on a conveyor belt or sorting table in the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Clean inside and outside areas of the MRF as required.

Requirements

• Manual dexterity
• Positive attitude
• Punctual and dependable
• Flexibility of work schedule
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to identify different types of material on moving conveyer
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment while working under supervision and receiving feedback.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately and professionally with others.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Ability to work in environments with continuous motion.
• Must be able to stand for up for majority of assigned shift.
• Ability to work in all temperature conditions.
• Constant bending and twisting, reaching and grabbing with hands.
• Walking up and down stairs several times per day (all positions are upstairs).
• Sweeping and shoveling materials.

Responsibilities

• Safely separate materials to the required standard on a sort line or sorting table, meeting our organizational goals for quality and efficiency.
• Report any safety concerns as near misses in order to prevent injuries and accidents
• Arrive at the assigned position on time and fully prepared, with all required PPE properly in place at the start of the shift and after breaks and lunch
• Follow the rotation schedule appropriately and with a flexible attitude, willingly switching to a different position as directed.
• Report equipment and PPE malfunctions and repair requirements to a supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, free of debris.
• Sweep, shovel, and rake materials as directed.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Work courteously and tactfully with employees and supervisors as a cooperative team member.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned, responding respectfully to supervisors’ requests.

Benefits

• Health insurance, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums paid 100%, dental insurance premium shared, employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
• Access to FSA/HSA health savings accounts, and various ancillary insurance plans.
• PTO and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees