Location: New Castle,DE, USA
**Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.**
**We are Sustainability in Action - our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.**
**Why choose** **Republic?**
**Joining Republic isn't just about taking on a new job, it's about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.**
**As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:**
+ We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
+ We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
+ We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
+ We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
+ We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Sorter is responsible for safely and efficiently processing incoming recyclable materials so that outbound commodities are acceptable for sale to various brokers or mills.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste.
+ Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
+ Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
+ Follow all Company safety policies and procedures, including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
+ Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required.
+ Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Previous experience working in a Recycling Facility sorting recyclable materials.
**Rewarding Compensation and Benefits**
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
_The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company._
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.