What are the responsibilities and job description for the PET Sorting Specialist position at Evergreen Recycling LLC?
About Evergreen Recycling LLC
We are a pioneer in the recycling industry, committed to changing the world through eco-friendly practices. Founded in 1998, our primary objective is to provide a sustainable source of high-quality recycled polyester resin.
Each year, we recycle an astonishing one billion PET bottles, diverting them from landfills, oceans, rivers, forests, and roadways. Our recent expansion of production capacity will enable us to produce almost double the amount of food-grade pellets and flakes annually, cementing our position as a leader in sustainability.
We collaborate closely with municipal and commercial recycling facilities, as well as businesses, to collect recyclable materials and offer incentives for PET bottles and other materials. This material is meticulously sorted and prepared for reuse, aligning with our ultimate vision of making landfills a relic of the past.
Our unwavering dedication to employee excellence and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a trustworthy and responsive partner. Our vast inventory of polyester strapping and equipment ensures prompt delivery of products to meet our clients' needs.
Responsibilities:
- Sort colored PET, non-PET bottles, cans, and other foreign materials from the incoming raw material stream.
- Maintain housekeeping within the entire sorting area, including heavy sweeping and shoveling debris off the floor.
- Maximize quality and production levels on ground flake.
- Report necessary maintenance repair items and safety concerns to the Supervisor.
- Check and maintain the performance of all conveyors.
Requirements:
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Exhibit a positive attitude and respond well to direction.
- Demonstrate hands-on skills and strong listening abilities.
- Have experience in safety procedures, quality control, good manufacturing practices, and proper maintenance techniques.
- Be able to withstand extreme weather environments (heat, cold, humidity).
- Show strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Working Conditions:
- Requires normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Corrected hearing and vision within the acceptable range.
- Significant time spent in a production environment.
- Production area may experience extreme temperatures.
- Average standing and walking period of 8-12 hours per day.
- The ability to climb stairs and ladders is necessary.
