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Senior Sorter

Sort and place materials on conveyor lines, remove contaminants, and keep the area clean.

Portland, Oregon, United States
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Onsite

About the Role

The Sorter is tasked with correctly placing and separating incoming materials on the conveyor system, ensuring smooth operation and cleanliness of the work area. The role also involves overseeing equipment performance and adhering to operational guidelines. • Inspect and sort materials by type, size, condition, or grade. • Remove contaminants from paper and work surfaces. • Stack, dump, and feed boxes, skids, and wastepaper onto conveyors. • Clean and maintain the sorting line and surrounding area. • Monitor machine startup and ensure proper operating speed. • Follow standard operating procedures and report safety issues or equipment malfunctions. • Participate in weekly and monthly safety and operations meetings. • Provide guidance to less‑experienced sorters as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • material sorting
  • contamination removal
  • conveyor feeding
  • line cleaning
  • machine monitoring
  • safety reporting

What You Bring

The work environment blends an office setting with plant and field conditions, requiring use of computers, phones and other standard office equipment. Physical demands involve standing, lifting, and moving items while maintaining safety standards. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. • Required: at least 2 years of relevant work experience. • Preferred: high school diploma or GED. • Physical demands include standing, lifting, and working in a mixed office/plant environment.

Requirements

  • 2 years
  • high school
  • physical demands
  • office/plant
  • computer use
  • safety standards

Benefits

The position works Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. WM emphasizes that a job here offers more than a paycheck—it creates opportunities for employees and their families. The team is described as stable, people‑first, and committed to growth and sustainability. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a stock purchase plan. Paid vacation, holidays and personal days are also offered, with benefits varying by site. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid vacation, holidays and personal days.

Work Environment

Onsite

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