Sorter, MRF

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting of materials on the conveyor line. The role involves sorting materials by type, size, condition, coloring, or paper grade; removing contaminants; handling boxes and totes; feeding wastepaper onto the conveyor; and maintaining a clean work area. The Sorter monitors equipment startup and operation, follows standard operating procedures, reports safety concerns and equipment malfunctions, and attends safety and operations meetings. Other duties may be assigned. This safety-sensitive position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Candidates must strictly follow safety rules and protocols and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as an ongoing employment requirement. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

  • No experience required.
  • Strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
  • Physical demands include climbing, balancing, sitting, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

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 materials such as wastepaper onto the conveyor.
  • Clean the conveyor and surrounding sorting line, keeping the work area clean.
  • Read the monitor during machine startup and ensure the machine is operating 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.
  • Short-term disability.
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Company matching on a 401(k).
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program.
  • Paid on-the-job training.
  • Established career progression.
  • Discounted stock options.
  • Dependent day care.
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