Quality Control Specialist at Sims Municipal Recycling – Dallas, Texas

Company Info

Circular Services, the largest privately held recycling and organics provider in the U.S., strengthens this mission through its national scale and long-term municipal partnerships. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

About the Role:

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for inspecting, sorting, and separating recyclable materials to ensure they meet quality standards. This role involves visually assessing materials, removing contaminants, and directing items to the appropriate processing streams. The Quality Control Specialist helps maintain efficiency and safety on the recycling line while supporting overall material recovery goals.

Responsibilities:  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Grade and evaluate incoming material loads in accordance with company standards and operational requirements.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with the dispatcher and the supervising manager.
• Accurately and clearly document grading information in an organized manner.
• Keep the work area clean, orderly, and in compliance with safety standards.
• Follow, promote, and actively support the company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a positive, professional attitude and a strong commitment to supporting company operations and team objectives.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Willingness and ability to learn plastic sorting and shredder operation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with PPE including gloves, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and ear protection.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English or Spanish.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and follow established procedures.
• Reliable, responsible, and professional work ethic.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to dust, plastic particles, and loud noise.
• Work environment is industrial and may be hot, cold, or dusty depending on the season and material processed.
• Use of gloves, respirators, or dust masks may be required depending on material.

Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/ FSA
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.