Commercial Recycling Sorter
Tacoma, WA
Posted June 29, 2021
Full-time, Temporary to Hire, Day and Night Shift Available
If you are looking for an entry-level, temporary-to-hire position that offers training, career opportunities, great benefits, and a positive, supportive company culture, this Commercial Recycling Sorter position could be a great fit for you! This local, rapidly growing company that processes commercial recycling is looking to add Commercial Recycling Sorters to their team.
No previous experience required!
This local company strives to keep everything possible out of landfills. They also regularly offer barbecues and employee appreciation events.
As a Commercial Recycling Sorter, you will be working on a team that works closely together and get to see how the work you are doing is having a positive impact on the environment!
Commercial Recycling Sorter Responsibilities:
- Sort materials (wood, metal, cardboard, etc.) safely into appropriate bin
- Work with a team to determine what is recyclable
- Perform general clean up
- Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items
You will be successful in this role if you love being active on the job, and are comfortable lifting up to 50lbs consistently.
COVID-19 Safety Measures:
- Requiring masks to be worn on site
- Having employees work 6' apart on sorting line
- Cleaning/Sanitizing common areas every hour
Commercial Recycling Sorter Requirements:
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently
- Steel toe boots (available for purchase from our TERRA offices)
Benefits upon hire:
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Medical, dental, vision
- Employer paid life insurance
- Continuing education/tuition reimbursement
- Company events (barbecues, employee appreciation parties, and more!)
Pay: $16/hr for day shift, $17/hr for night shift
Available Schedules - pick which one is right for you!
Day: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Night: Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30am or 5pm-1:30am
Location: Port of Tacoma
Apply now or call 253-353-7700 to schedule your interview today!
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Verstela is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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