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Sorter

Republic Services

Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.

Sort and segregate recyclable materials safely and efficiently.

6 days ago ago

Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Memphis, TN

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

Description

material sorting

safety compliance

chute deposit

load inspection

heavy assistance

operator communication

Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste.
Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.

Requirements

recycling facility

sorting

experience

Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.

Benefits

Great Place to Work
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

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.

Culture + Values

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.

Environment + Sustainability

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)

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Customer Support

Reddit: strike information & customer email

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.

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% 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.

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).

50% biogas reuse increase

Biogas beneficial reuse target

Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.