Sorter - 1st Shift

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a  Sorter  to join our team in  Elk Grove Village, IL .

Waste Connections offers:

- Competitive Compensation.

- Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits.

- Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.

- Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.

- Generous matching 401(K).

Pay rate:   $19.25/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.
(overtime is time and a half after 40).

Schedule:  4:00am start time averaging approximately 10-11 hours/day.
Monday-Friday with 4a-2p shift on Saturdays.

Benefits:  We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Manual Sorting: Pick and separate recyclables (such as plastics, metals, paper, and cardboard) from waste on a fast-moving sorting line.
Quality Control: Pull out trash, non-recyclable materials, or hazardous contaminants to ensure clean commodity streams.
Facility Maintenance: Keep the work area, sorting line, and surrounding floors clean and clear of debris.

Requirements:

- Ability to work in all weather conditions.

- Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.

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