ABOUT THE JOB
This position is primarily responsible for sorting a wide variety of reusable waste material for recycling in accordance with established standards, ensuring that contaminated or non-recyclable materials are separated from recyclable materials.
Job type: Full-time
Reports To: Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sorts and separates materials from recyclable waste.
• May assist in general facility housekeeping.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to read and understand safety signs; no diploma required.
• No prior sorting experience needed.
• Follows instructions; minimal decision-making; works under close supervision.
• Responsible for own work; does not supervise others.
• Stand, walk, stoop, or crouch regularly; lift 10–25 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
SAFETY
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and household and commercial waste. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The individual must wear the company required safety equipment and any other additional personal protective equipment that is deemed to be provided by the company to make the work environment safer. Typical personal protective equipment worn, consists of a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, dust/mist respirator, work uniform consisting of a shirt with sleeves and long pants, high visibility vest, denim sleeve protectors, cotton inner gloves, rubber outer gloves and steel toed work boots.
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