Sorter

Recycle Ann Arbor is a nonprofit, social enterprise organization that understands that unique and diverse perspectives are essential to be able to achieve our mission and live our values of —Visionary Leadership, Strong Teams and Community, Respect, Caring and Wholeness, Sustaining and Enduring and Honesty and Integrity.

Recycle Ann Arbor mission is to demonstrate that waste is completely preventable, not inevitable. Our work bridges the gap between our vision for a zero-waste future and the realities of today with tangible, real-world solutions. 
If you are interested in working with highly committed team members to change systems that perpetuate waste and the problems it causes for our health, economy and communities; participating in organizational leadership in a collaborative setting; and supporting our initiative to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do, Recycle Ann Arbor might be the right place for you.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Sort recyclable and non-recyclable materials on conveyor belt in MRF facility and equipment. Clean inside and outside areas of the MRF as required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  
•    Sort materials to required standard on sort line, meeting our organizational goals of quality.
•    Be prepared to work by arriving to position on the line on time with all PPE in place at the beginning of the shift and after breaks and lunch.
•    Follow the rotation schedule appropriately and with a flexible attitude, willingly switching to a different position when directed.
•    Report malfunctions and repair requirements to a supervisor.
•    Keep workspace clean and free of debris.
•    Sweep, shovel, and rake materials as directed.
•    Adhere to all safety policies.
•    Work courteously and tactfully with employees and supervisors as a cooperative team member.
•    Perform other duties and projects as assigned, responding respectfully to supervisors’ requests.
 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
•    Works indoors and outdoors; subject to seasonal and adverse weather conditions.
•    Subject to noise from equipment operation.
•    Subject to strong odors.
•    Wear appropriate required personal protective equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:  
•    Manual dexterity
•    Positive attitude
•    Punctual and dependable
•    Flexibility of work schedule

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•    Reliable, good attendance, punctual 
•    Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
•    Ability to learn from directions, observations and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
•    Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
•    Not sensitive to motion sickness or strong odors
•    Must be able to stand for at least 12 hours, 4 days/week
•    Ability to work in all temperature conditions
•    Constant bending and twisting, reaching and grabbing with hands
•    Walking up and down stairs several times per day (all positions are upstairs)
•    Sweeping and shoveling materials
•    Work outdoors and indoors.