Sorter

GreenWaste

. Sort recyclable and waste materials to minimize contamination and maintain high recyclable rates .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sorting recyclable and waste materials 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 Recyclable MaterialsMaterial HandlingCommodities DistinctionPushing and PullingBending and Grasping

Soft Skills

PunctualityReliabilityTeamworkFollowing Directions

Tools & Technologies

Conveyor Belt

Industry Keywords

RecyclingWaste ManagementSafety EquipmentGreenWaste Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sort recyclable and waste materials to minimize contamination and maintain high recyclable rates
Provide support to one or more GreenWaste facilities
Follow company and OSHA safety procedures
Extract at least 48 items per minute to maximize recycling potential
Work from either side of conveyor belts while sorting material
Handle material to prevent sorting-line pileups and incorrect commodity placement
Work in a fast-paced environment exposed to loud noises, heat, cold, sharp objects, and odors
Perform limited job-related travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced, successful, and engaged Sorter
Ability to 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 a 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 to separate material properly
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
Must use a hard hat, safety glasses, work boots, safety vests, and gloves at all times
Must be willing to work varying shifts, 4–12 hour workdays, and required overtime