SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Recycle Center Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line.

- Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in container according to type, size, condition, coloring or paper grade.

- Pull contaminants out of paper or off of floor.

- Feed material, such as wastepaper onto conveyor.

- Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line. Keep surrounding work area clean.

- Read monitor for machine start up and ensure machine is operating properly and at a moderate speed.

- Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) as guideline for operating and maintaining equipment.

- Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.

- Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.

- Stack boxes and skids. Dump boxes and totes of material.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.

- Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.

- Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Working Conditions

- Inside facility, exposed to weather and vibrations from equipment and maintenance facility. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Be able to follow safe operating practices.

- Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service

- Be able and willing to work in a team environment

- Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Physical Requirements (but not limited to)

- Push, pull, drag, and lift items up to 50 pounds, climbing steps, and overhead reaching.

- Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting

- Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day

- Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company.