Sorter

GreenWaste

. Provide support to one or more GreenWaste material recovery facilities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sorting recyclables and trash efficiently while adhering to safety protocols. Capable of working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining high productivity rates.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sorting ExperienceOSHA Safety ProceduresItem Extraction RateManual DexterityTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sorting RecyclablesMaterial HandlingItem ExtractionCommodities DistinctionPhysical Endurance

Soft Skills

PunctualityReliabilityTeamworkFollowing Directions

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment

Industry Keywords

Material Recovery FacilitiesRecyclingContamination MinimizationVariable ShiftsFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to one or more GreenWaste material recovery facilities
Sort recyclables and trash to minimize contamination and maintain high recyclable rates
Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
Extract at least 48 items per minute to maximize recycling potential
Sort material from either side of the conveyor belt
Handle material to prevent it from ending up in the wrong commodity container
Work in a fast-paced environment exposed to loud noises, heat, cold, sharp objects, and odors
Work variable shifts of 4–12 hours based on daily tonnage
Work required overtime
Perform limited job-related travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced, successful, and engaged Sorter
Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures
Ability to extract at least 48 items per minute
Ability to follow directions, daily procedures, and protocols
Ability to work near others while sorting material from either side of the conveyor belt
Ability to stand and collect material for extended periods in front of a conveyor belt
Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination
Ability to distinguish between commodities with ease
Reliable transportation
Punctuality and reliability
Ability to work as a team and work well with others
Proficiency in English and/or Spanish
Ability to handle material weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to perform constant pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and grasping
Ability to go up and down stairs
Ability to work variable 4–12 hour shifts
Willingness to work required overtime
Must use required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, safety vest, and gloves