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Material Sorter at Recycling Facility

Recycle Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI | Full Time

$36k-46k (estimate)

10 Months Ago

Material Sorter at Recycling Facility

Recycle Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI

$36k-46k (estimate)

Full Time 10 Months Ago

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Recycle Ann Arbor is Hiring a Material Sorter at Recycling Facility Near Ann Arbor, MI

Recycle Ann Arbor is searching for a Material Sorter at our Recycling Facility to join our growing Material Recovery Facility (MRF) department. Recycle Ann Arbor is a mission-driven Zero Waste organization whose mission is to develop and operate innovative reuse, recycling, and zero-waste programs that improve the environmental quality of our community. As a Mission Based Non-Profit Organization, our annual budget is $8.5M, almost entirely generated by earned income from Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) recycling processing services, Recycling Curbside Collection Services, Recycling Drop Off Services and Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recovery Services. We have approximately 60 full time employees

BENEFITS:

Full Time position with a flexible schedule!

$17.76/hour to start!

We offer a full medical, dental, and vision package!

3% 401(k) match!

Employer paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability!

Voluntary critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.

Employee Assistance Program

The MRF Recycling Sorter I is responsible for sorting recyclable and non-recyclable materials on a conveyor belt in the MRF facility. Sorters are responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed from the recycling line so that recyclable materials are acceptable for sale to mills or brokers. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Visually inspects, sorts, pulls, separates and cleans recyclable and non-recyclable materials on the MRF tip floor, MRF sort lines and performs other manual labor work
Inspect materials and sort recyclable items or materials into designated areas according to type, size, condition, color, or paper grade.
Be ready to work by arriving to position on the line on time in proper clothing with all PPE in place
Report malfunctions and/or repair requirements to a Supervisor or designee.
Ensures compliance with Lock Out Tag Out and all other MRF safely policies and procedures.
Maintains sorting stations and workspaces clean and free of debris. Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping inside and outside of the MRF.
Cleans sort line and/or other basic sorting equipment cleaning
Lifts and moves objects from MRF tip floor and/or sort lines.
Assists in loading and unloading trucks.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Reliable, good attendance, punctual
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
Positive attitude and excellent customer service.
Ability to read, speak, and understand English

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets, which prohibits persons with pacemakers to be near or around them.
Ability to lift up to 25 lb. unassisted at times
Safely operate a broom, shovel, rake, screwdriver, and other non-mechanical hand tools
Ability to perform a variety of unskilled manual tasks primarily involving physical strength, manual dexterity and coordination.
Not sensitive to motion sickness or strong odors
Must be able to stand for at least 10 hours a day
Ability to constantly bending and twist, reaching and grabbing with hands, walk up and down stairs several times per day, sit, stand, bend, climb, and squat
Ability to work in confined spaces

Working Environment:

Work outdoors and indoors, under such conditions as inclement weather, extreme heat, extreme cold, dust, chemicals and noise
Subject to noise from equipment operation and strong odors
Must wear appropriate required uniform and personal protective equipment.

Education and Experience Requirements: