Recycling Sorter job description

About the job

We are looking for a recycling sorter to separate paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and glass by type and prepare them for baling and sale, cutting waste and raising the value of recovered materials.

Duties and responsibilities

• Sort incoming materials by type and colour on the line or in the yard
• Pick out contaminants, non-recyclables and hazardous items from the line
• Put each material in its own container or cage
• Run the baler and prepare, weigh and log the bales
• Set aside items fit for reuse or repair, such as furniture and appliances
• Load and store sorted materials safely and tidily
• Keep the sorting area and conveyor clean
• Report conveyor and machine faults and hazardous materials

Working conditions

• Standing for long hours at the sorting line
• Exposure to dust, smells and sharp objects, with protective equipment

Requirements

• No formal qualification required
• 3 to 6 years of experience in waste sorting and recycling

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Sorting recyclables
• Plastic and metal types
• Baler operation
• Safe waste handling
• Personal protective equipment
• Speed and accuracy
• Physical fitness

Preferred

• Experience in recycling plants or scrapyards
• Ability to operate a forklift