What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st shift Warehouse Sorter position at Texas Management Division?
* * * * * * 1st Shift Sorter (4am-12:30pm) * * * * *
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to an Operations Supervisor or Manager
Sorter is responsible for overseeing and performing various tasks/job duties related to the operations support and coordination throughout the recycling center, including but not limited to, inventory control, quality control and safety compliance.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sort and segregate recoverable materials (e.g.. aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste, or remove non-recyclable materials.
- Deposit recoverable material safely and efficiently into appropriate chute.
- 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.
- Increase production of the sort line by minimizing down time and providing training to sorters on the line.
- Ensure compliance with all safety rules regarding the sort line; including stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
- Inspect and remove jams on the sort line.
- Clean the automated sorting equipment on a daily basis, including screens, belly pans, and under the system, in addition to other light maintenance duties.
- Maintain cleanliness of facility during shift and perform end of shift cleaning
- Assist Maintenance Technicians during system repairs, as assigned.
- Distinguish different types of recyclables (e.g., various types of plastic-PETE, HDPE; glass by color; aluminum from tin or bi-metal; paper-5 to 6 grads).
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.