1st Shift Recycling Sorter / General Laborer

Recycling Works / Waste Connections is hiring a 1st Shift Recycling Sorter / General Laborer at our facility in Elkhart, Indiana.

If you're looking for a full-time, 1st shift job with overtime opportunities , this could be a great fit. This is an active, hands-on position working in our recycling facility where you'll be on your feet throughout the shift , sorting recyclable materials and helping keep our operation running safely and efficiently.

Overtime is paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours.

Schedule:

- Monday through Friday

- 1st Shift

- Occasional Saturdays as needed

- Overtime paid at 1.5x your regular rate after 40 hours

What You'll Do:

- Sort recyclable materials from a moving conveyor line and place materials into the appropriate areas.

- Safely and efficiently process incoming recyclable materials.

- Work as part of a team in a fast-paced recycling and production environment.

- Remain on your feet throughout the shift while performing repetitive sorting and material-handling duties.

- Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Keep the recycling processing area, equipment areas, and outside yard clean and organized.

- Assist with basic upkeep around the baler and conveyor line.

- Perform general labor, cleanup, and custodial duties as needed.

- Follow all company safety procedures.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

- Ability to stand and work on your feet for the entire shift .

- Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds .

- Comfortable performing physical, repetitive work in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

- Dependable attendance and willingness to work overtime when needed.

- Ability to work occasional Saturdays.

What Waste Connections Offers:

- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 40 hours

- Competitive compensation

- Safety bonuses

- Yearly boot stipend

- Company-provided uniforms

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

- Life Insurance

- 401(k) with generous company match

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.