Recycling Sorter

Recycling sorters work as quality control line workers by hand sorting recyclable materials and trash from the recycling stream. Sorters are responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed from recycling so that recyclable materials are acceptable for sale to mills or brokers. The hours and physical demand may vary by location.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Performs duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensures proper PPE is utilized, as well as compliance with Lock Out Tag Out procedures are adhered to consistently.
• Inspects materials and sorts items or materials into designated areas according to type, size, condition, color, or paper grade.
• Pulls contaminants out of paper or off of floor.
• Performs cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Reports system problems immediately to management.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area.
• Dumps boxes and containers of material into designated area(s).
• Maintains an excellent attendance record and an excellent safety and work quality record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including lifting, carrying. reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing).
• Mechanical aptitude preferred
• Self-starter, aggressive work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Performs duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers. Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35lbs.
• Frequently walking.
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Occasionally Climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuously working outside and inside.
• Working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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