Sorter
Republic Services
Safely sort and segregate recyclable materials for outbound sale.
21 days ago ago
$18 - $27
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Onsite
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
What you would be doing
material sorting
load inspection
chute depositing
operator communication
safety compliance
- Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste.
- Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
- Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
- Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
- Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
- Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
What you bring
recycling
sorting
- Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Great Place to Work
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Employee discount programs.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
- It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
- Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
- Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
- Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
- Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
- Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
- Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
- Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
- Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
- Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
- Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
- Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.
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