Sorter MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Newark, NJ
•Onsite

About The Position

The Sorter ensures proper placement and sorting of materials on a conveyor line. The role involves inspecting and sorting materials by type, size, condition, color, or paper grade; removing contaminants; stacking and dumping materials; and feeding wastepaper onto the conveyor. Sorters keep the conveyor and surrounding work area clean, monitor machine startup and operation, follow equipment operating and maintenance procedures, report safety concerns and equipment malfunctions, and attend safety and operations meetings. Other duties may be assigned. The position is safety-sensitive and requires strict compliance with safety rules and protocols. Drug and alcohol testing may be required as part of ongoing employment, including pre-employment, post-incident, reasonable-suspicion, and random testing in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies. Work takes place in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including exposure to inclement weather, heat, and humidity.

Requirements

  • No experience required.
  • Ability to perform the physical activities listed, including climbing, balancing, sitting, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
  • Strict compliance with safety rules and protocols; the role is designated safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED (accredited).

Responsibilities

  • Inspect materials and sort items into piles or containers according to type, size, condition, coloring, or paper grade.
  • Remove contaminants from paper or from the floor.
  • Stack boxes and skids, and dump boxes and totes of material.
  • Feed material, such as wastepaper, onto the conveyor.
  • Clean the conveyor and surrounding sorting line and keep the work area clean.
  • Read the monitor during machine startup and ensure the machine operates properly at a moderate speed.
  • Follow standard operating procedures for operating and maintaining equipment.
  • Report worker or public safety factors and equipment malfunctions.
  • Attend weekly or monthly safety and operations meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability.
  • Company-matched 401(k).
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
  • Paid on-the-job training.
  • Established career progression.
  • Dependent day care.
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