Sorter-6
About The Position
The Sorter is responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to various brokers or mills. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate over 1,000 locations across North America, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. The company combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive greater operating efficiencies while maintaining local decision-making. Republic Services is chosen by customers for its expertise, capabilities, and commitment to exceeding expectations and helping achieve sustainability goals. The company's 41,000 team members are guided by values: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. Republic Services has a high employee engagement score of 86 and an inclusive and diverse culture. The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. Recent innovations include the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and Blue Polymers, a joint venture for further processing plastic material. The company also advances decarbonization at landfills, with 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plans to expand to 115 by 2028.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.
Responsibilities
- Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste.
- Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
- Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
- Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
- Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
- Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
