Sorter MRF

Job DescriptionThe value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression. Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!Job SummaryThe Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in container according to type, size, condition, coloring or paper grade.Pull contaminants out of paper or off of floor.Stack boxes and skids. Dump boxes and totes of material.Feed material, such as wastepaper onto conveyor.Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line. Keep surrounding work area clean.Read monitor for machine start up and ensure machine is operating properly and at a moderate speed.Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) as guideline for operating and maintaining equipment.Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory duties.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.Education: Not required.Experience: 3 months of relevant work experience.Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) part of the work day;Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds part of the work day;Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) rarely;Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the work day;Normal setting for this job is an outdoor work site.The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $16.00 - 16.87. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.