JOB TITLE: MRF Sorter I

DEPARTMENT: MRF Operations

REPORTS TO: MRF Operations Manager/Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for manually sorting inbound recyclables by designated material category, performing a quality control function by removing contaminant materials from the sorting conveyors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and sort inbound material by category (scrap metal, type of plastic, aluminum cans, aluminum foil, type of paper, OCC, residue, prohibitive, contaminants or new commodities as operational changes require).
• Maintain facility cleaning indoor and outdoor
• Performs snow removal
• Demonstrates proper use of hand tools (rakes, brooms and shovels)
• Attends all required safety training sessions
• Adheres to all OSHA/Department of Labor regulations and RIRRC MRF safety policies and practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other skills required:
  1. Minimum 3 months experience in continuous process manufacturing or assembly operation.
  2. Ability to communicate in English is preferred.
  3. Must have ability to accurately perform a minimum of 45 material sorting “picks” per minute on a sustained basis.
  4. Work scheduled hours as required. At times this includes reporting to work earlier than the routine shift start, remaining on the job after the routine shift end time.
  5. Must be able to work overtime on a routine daily basis.
  6. Must be able to work Saturdays as plant production goals dictate.
  7. Must adhere to all safety requirements and site work rules.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Ethics/Integrity - Reliable in carrying out instructions and performing assignments. Wiling to take on responsibilities and be accountable. Treats others with dignity and respect. Works to prevent accidents, injuries, and theft. Lives up to commitments. Is honest is all dealings.
2. Dependability/ Reliability - Sets and observes own priorities for best use of time and meets deadlines. Adequately prepares equipment and work area to perform daily tasks. Completes required inspections of equipment and reports issues timely. Observes safety rules and practices. Aware of surroundings and diligent in keeping a safe working environment. Readily reports incidents and near misses. Engages in good housekeeping practices and takes proper care of equipment and tools.
3. Productivity - Understands work methods, practices, and techniques, and is proficient. Understands tasks or projects and plans and organizes work to be more efficient. Consistently maximizes productivity without sacrificing quality. Is attentive to details of assignments and surroundings. Works independently, without the need for close supervision. Anticipates needs and seeks additional tasks as time permits.
4. Initiative - Observes assigned work hours, breaks, and punches. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance on a consistent basis. Meets commitments to working overtime. Asks questions when needed. Perseveres in the face of obstacles. Challenges oneself to improve. Challenges the status quo and volunteers’ recommendations based on sound logic. Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
5. Teamwork - Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful. Works well with both peers and supervisors towards common business goals. Maintains composure and performs appropriately under pressure. Flexible and adaptive team plater. Contributes toward achieving group goals. Collaborates with others in problem solving. Demonstrates positive behaviors.
6. Customer Service - (Internal and External) Understands customer requirements, expectations, and needs. responds appropriately and timely. Treats all customers uniformly and consistently with respect and honesty. Clearly and tactfully communicates with customers, supervisors and peers. Looks for ways to provide more value to customers and improves processes. Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to stand.
• Continually required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually works near moving mechanical parts.
• Continually works in high, precarious places.
• Continually works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Continually exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance/ continually lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Additional remarks regarding work environment:
  • Require working in tight and awkward spaces, inside equipment and when necessary, removing jammed-up or built-up material and debris or obstructive items from on top of or inside equipment.
  • Must be comfortable working for extended periods of time at heights of up to 35’ on various pieces of equipment or raised work platforms.
  • Must be able to perform work in an industrial / manufacturing type environment with extended exposure to high levels of noise, heat, humidity, cold, dust, odors, vermin / insects and other disagreeable elements often encountered within the waste and recycling industry as well as the potential to work outdoors in light rain or snow.
  • Must be able to work in varied climate and weather conditions.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:
  • Must wear all required personal protective safety equipment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.