Recycling Sorter

The Recycling Sorter is responsible for sorting recyclable materials and removing unacceptable materials from the recycling stream to ensure that the finished product meets industry specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Ensure proper personal protective equipment is utilized (ear plugs, glasses, gloves, dust mask, high visual safety clothing, etc.), as well as compliance with lock out, tag out procedures are adhered to consistently.
• Inspect materials and sort items into designated areas according to type, size, condition, color, or paper grade.
• Remove contaminants out of product stream or off of floor.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Report system problems immediately to management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and surrounding area.
• Dump boxes and containers of material into designated area(s).
• Maintain an excellent attendance, safety, and work quality record.
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Operations Assistant.