Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Senior Sorter
Sort, inspect, and route materials on a conveyor line, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sorter is responsible for properly placing and sorting materials on the conveyor line. Duties include inspecting, separating, and feeding wastepaper, removing contaminants, and keeping the work area clean while following standard operating procedures. • Inspect and sort materials by type, size, condition, color, or paper grade. • Remove contaminants from paper and the work floor. • Stack and dump boxes, skids, and totes as needed. • Feed wastepaper and other material onto the conveyor line. • Clean and maintain the conveyor and surrounding sorting area. • Monitor machine start‑up and ensure operation at a moderate speed. • Follow standard operating procedures for equipment use and maintenance. • Report safety hazards or equipment malfunctions promptly. • Attend weekly or monthly safety and operations meetings. • Provide guidance to less‑experienced sorters when required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸material inspection
- ▸contaminant removal
- ▸conveyor feeding
- ▸equipment maintenance
- ▸machine monitoring
- ▸safety reporting
What You Bring
The role combines office‑like tasks (using computers, phones, and copy machines) with plant work in a mixed environment. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Physical demands include standing, lifting, and moving boxes, skids, and totes. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer in the United States and Canada and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel. Interested candidates should click Apply to join the WM team. • Minimum two years of relevant work experience. • High school diploma or GED preferred.
Requirements
- ▸2+ years
- ▸high school
- ▸office tasks
- ▸plant work
Benefits
The position works Monday through Friday, 6:00 am – 3:00 pm. WM emphasizes that a job here is more than a paycheck; it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The team is described as stable, growth‑focused, and invested in its people. Eligible employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a stock purchase plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. WM also offers an annual education assistance benefit, discounted stock options, dependent daycare, and other perks that vary by site. • Competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage. • Stock purchase plan and company‑matched 401(k) retirement savings. • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. • Annual education assistance benefit and discounted stock options. • Dependent daycare options and other site‑specific perks.
Work Environment
Onsite