Quality Control Sorter at Gold Medal Environmental - Apple Valley Waste Inc – Hagerstown, Maryland

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs the full array of duties assigned including processing and separating various materials in a safe and efficient manner, by hand, from material piles on the MRF tipping floor or, by hand, on a moving conveyor; maintains a clean and hazard-free work area; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; assists, occasionally, in training newer assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Quality Control Sorter is responsible for processing and separating various materials, by hand, on the MRF tipping floor or on a moving conveyor. This position also may require directing of vehicle traffic on the tipping floor. Maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area. Report any equipment malfunctions. Follow appropriate standard operating procedures.
• Sorts and segregates recoverable materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, etc.) from incoming waste or green waste material, by hand, from material piled on the tipping floor or, by hand, on a moving conveyor.
• Deposit recoverable materials safely and efficiently into appropriate containers; places separated material into appropriate piles or containers.
• Assist other sorters on an as-needed basis with heavy or bulky items.
• Assist customers with unloading vehicles in the self-haul area.
• Follow all City safety policies and procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times and stopping the conveyor belt in emergency situations.
• Inspect incoming loads for unacceptable waste; remove unacceptable items as required and arrange for handling through appropriate processes or by notifying appropriate staff.
• Communicate with equipment operators regarding incoming loads of special waste or other loads that require special attention.
• Maintenance of a clean workstation and area.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment as necessary.
• Empties and cleans waste or material receptacles.

• Maintains assigned equipment and maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• 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.
• 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.
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) sorting recyclable materials.
• One year of previous experience working in heavy machinery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment for this position is a typical office but requires outdoor activity as well, which includes all weather-related situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment with stringent monthly deadlines, quotas, and goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent must be able to work in this environment and perform all duties as described below:

WORK STYLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable to variety of tasks assigned in the workplace.
• Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Independence — Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision.

DISCLAIMER: 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the essential duties and primary responsibilities and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 

Gold Medal Environmental is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce fostering a culture where we can retain, develop, and ensure our best talent is working in an environment where every employee feels included, valued, and recognized.   

EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL

You are an at-will employee. Your employment with the Company is not to be considered permanent or for any guaranteed length of time, inclusive of completion of probationary/introductory/evaluation time periods for evaluating expectations, whether successful or not. Our employment relationship will continue, as long as it is mutually satisfactory to both parties. You may resign at any time, with or without notice. Likewise, the company may terminate your employment at any time, for any reason it deems necessary.