Sorter

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Sorting:

• Work together with entire sorting crew to assure high levels of separation and recovery from waste materials.
• Sort materials from conveyor sorting system.
• Handle source separated materials and place in appropriate containers.
• Maintain an acceptable and orderly appearance on the sortline conveyor belt.
• Operate sorting machines and other equipment, properly and in safe manner following all safety procedures.
• Clean processing floor and/or sortline conveyor belt to remove any debris to help reduce blowing of trash outside facility.

Safety:

• Immediately report all accidents to operations supervisor and/or operations manager
• Wear and maintain proper safety devices to insure protection from injury or illness.
• Operate the equipment in a manner to ensure safety of the fellow workers.
• Report all unsafe conditions to the operations supervisor.
• Attend all safety meetings.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

These specifications should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job function. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in these specifications.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.