Recycling Sorter
Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Sort recyclable materials, maintain safety, and support warehouse operations.
10 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Pekin, IL
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
material sorting
heavy lifting
safety procedures
communication
housekeeping
vehicle traffic
- Maintain proper hand speeds for picking and sorting various materials.
- Occasionally move/lift up to 50 pounds manually.
- Maintaining a safe work environment by following the guidelines set forth in the company's written safety program
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers on material changes.
- Assist, as directed, with daily housekeeping and warehouse cleaning.
- Always follow Lock Out / Tag Out procedures
- Frequently move/lift up to 25 pounds manually.
- Occasionally work in high precarious places.
- Keep workspace clear from trip and fall hazards.
- Sort various material types as directed by line-leads, depending on line position.
- Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions occasionally.
Requirements
indoor
mobility
vision
physical
moderate noise
- Work in indoor office environment 50% of the time.
- Willing to move to another part of the sortation system as directed by supervisor.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
- Noise level is usually moderate.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
- Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
- Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
- Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
- Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
- Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
- Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
- Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
- The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
- Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
- Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
- Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
- Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
- Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
- Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt COâ‚‚e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt COâ‚‚e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt COâ‚‚e
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Employee Engagement Survey
Conducted the first company-wide employee engagement survey to understand workplace satisfaction and areas for improvement.
2024
Green Leaf Scholars Program
Launched a scholarship program for dependents of full-time employees to support educational opportunities.
Women in Waste
Inclusion Program
Implemented the Women in Waste program to enhance women's participation in waste management roles.
Multi-Year
DEI&B Roadmap
Committed to developing a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Implemented Women in Waste (WIW) program to increase women’s participation
- Launched Green Leaf Scholars Program in 2024 for dependents of full‑time employees
- Committed to building multi‑year DEI&B roadmap
- Goal to increase percentage of women across GFL (no specific percentage disclosed)
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