Sorter
WASTE SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA, LLC•Upper Merion Township, PA
About The Position
The Sorter safely and efficiently processes incoming recyclable materials so outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to brokers or mills. The role includes sorting and segregating recoverable materials, inspecting incoming loads for unacceptable waste, and communicating with equipment operators about loads requiring special attention. The Sorter also assists coworkers with heavy or bulky items and follows company safety policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a recycling facility sorting recyclable materials.
Responsibilities
- Sort and segregate recoverable materials, such as aluminum, plastic, glass, and paper, from incoming waste.
- Safely and efficiently deposit recoverable materials into the appropriate chute.
- Assist other sorters with heavy or bulky items as needed.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in an emergency.
- Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste and remove unacceptable items as required.
- Communicate with equipment operators about incoming special-waste loads or other loads requiring special attention.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Retirement plan with a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
