Recycling Sorter
Your Next Step in Safety Harbor
Key Information
- Flexible Role: Recycling Sorter (Part-Time)
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Safety Harbor environment.
- Worksite: Safety Harbor, FL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Compensation: $17-$21/Hour (approx. $20.3k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Join a friendly Safety Harbor team with flexible shifts.
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Hiring: Waste Management
- This Safety Harbor-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Safety Harbor, FL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Safety Harbor, a key hub for the Waste Management And Resource Recovery industry.
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 Safety Harbor.
Where is this Recycling Sorter job located?
This position is based in Safety Harbor, FL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Safety Harbor.
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 Safety Harbor 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.
