Sorter

Title: Sorter

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Job Code: SO 

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Pay: 20$ An Hour 

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees. 

Position Summary:

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Sorter to provide support our location at 4201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento California. This role’s main function will sort a variety of materials that range from recyclables to trash to minimize contamination and to maintain high recyclable rates.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures to ensure safety.
• Dependent on the location of the operation (indoor or outdoor), be able to extract at least 25-48 items per minute to maximize recycling potential 
• Ability to follow directions, daily procedures, and protocols.
• Be able to work near others while sorting material from either side of the conveyor belt to increase productivity.
• Ability to stand and collect material for extended periods of time in front of a conveyor belt requiring the use of both hands with good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Handle and transport materials and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist with various onsite projects such as litter control, routine maintenance and housekeeping throughout the facility as needed. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to distinguish between commodities with ease in order separate the material properly.
• The work habits to have are reliable transportation, be punctual, and reliable in order to minimize disruptions to the day-to-day operations.
• The ability to work as a team and work well with others.

Qualifications:

• Proof of authorization to be employed in the U.S.

Language Skill:

• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish. 

Physical Demands:

• Dependent on the location of the operation, it requires the ability to handle material weighing up to 40 lbs. 
• Requires constant pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and grasping material to prevent it from ending up in the wrong commodity container.
• Requires going up and down stairs to reach certain workstations.

Work Environment: 

Requires working in a fast-paced work environment where there is exposure to loud noises, heat, cold, sharp objects, and odors. Requires the use of a hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, safety vests and gloves always. Work shifts vary. Regular workday may be anywhere from 4-12 hours depending on the daily tonnage. Working overtime is required. Operation may be indoor or outdoor dependent on site location.

Compensation and Benefits:

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

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GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.