Recycling Sorter
Role Based in Glen Saint Mary
Role Essentials
- Hiring: Waste Management
- New Opening: Part-Time Recycling Sorter
- Location: Glen Saint Mary, FL
- This Glen Saint Mary-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Glen Saint Mary, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Glen Saint Mary, a key hub for the Waste Management And Resource Recovery industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $17-$21/Hour (approx. $20.3k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Excellent work-life balance in Glen Saint Mary.
Core Focus
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Company Overview: Waste Management is a world-class environmental leader pioneering sustainable resource recovery, advanced Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), and innovative recycling programs designed to protect local ecosystems.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: Working inside our high-velocity material recovery plants, the Recycling Sorter performs critical manual separation of recyclable materials along automated conveyor sorting lines. You inspect incoming single-stream material flows, rapidly picking and sorting cardboard, paper, polymers, aluminum cans, and glass into designated collection chutes while removing hazardous non-recyclable contaminants. Beyond sorting, you clear minor conveyor belt jams, maintain clean sorting station work bays, perform shift sanitation sweeps, and strictly follow plant safety guidelines, including wearing mandatory personal protective equipment. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the processing plant.
Qualifications & Benefits: Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED preferred. Requires physical stamina to stand along moving conveyor belts for full shifts, quick hand-eye coordination, ability to lift up to 35 lbs, and comfort working in an industrial indoor facility. Offers competitive starting hourly pay, attendance incentives, full medical and dental insurance, 401(k) company matching, paid vacation, and clear pathways to machine operator roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Recycling Sorter position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $17 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Glen Saint Mary.
Where is this Recycling Sorter job located?
This position is based in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Glen Saint Mary.
How many hours per week is this part-time Recycling Sorter role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does Waste Management pay weekly for this role?
Waste Management offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Glen Saint Mary facility.
What qualifications do I need for this Recycling Sorter role?
Most Recycling Sorter positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
