Sorter
Core
Safely and efficiently sort and segregate recoverable materials (aluminum, plastic, glass, paper) from incoming waste streams to prepare outbound commodities for sale.
Role type
Recycling facility sorter
Builds
Outbound recyclable commodities for brokers or mills
Domain
Waste management / Recycling
Required skills
Manual sorting, material segregation, conveyor belt operation, safety compliance, emergency response, load inspection
Responsibilities
Sort and segregate recoverable materials from incoming waste, deposit materials into appropriate chutes, assist with heavy or bulky items, inspect loads for unacceptable waste, communicate with equipment operators regarding special loads, follow safety policies and stop conveyors in emergencies