Quality Control Specialist at Sims Municipal Recycling – Brooklyn, New York

Company Info

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

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:

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

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.