$15/hr Entry level Recycling Sorter

305 E 50th Street North near 4th Ave North, Sioux Falls SD

Description

Employee performs manual work separating recyclable materials at a recycling facility. Millennium Recycling Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Job Summary: Our Sorters are responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting of recyclable materials off a conveyor belt so that outbound recycling materials are acceptable for sale to various buyers. Employees receive personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to sort and separate different recycling products, such as cardboard, paper, plastic etc. Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Inspect materials and sort items or materials into pile(s), chute(s), container(s), or onto conveyor(s) according to type, size, condition, coloring or grade.  Clean up conveyor(s) and sorting line. Keep surrounding work area clean.  Stack boxes and skids as well as dump boxes and totes of material.  Assists other workers as needed. Work other duties as assigned. Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the position. Employee must meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Requirements:  Must have the ability to regularly lift 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Work in an unheated and non-air-conditioned environment.  Must be able to stand for long periods of time.  Must be able to sit, lift, climb, balance, and/or bend and stoop throughout shift.  Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel materials. Employee will also push, pull, lift or carry with hands and arms. Other Requirements:  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Comply with proper safety policies and procedures as required.  Must be at least 18 years of age or older.  Must have reliable transportation.  Legally eligible to work in the United States.  Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug screen.