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If you’re looking for a position with a lot of variety in a fast-paced work environment, Metro Waste Authority is the place for you!
What we offer:
Position Summary
The recycling sorter is responsible for sorting recyclables and removing unaccepted material from the waste stream to meet quality control metrics. Performs general cleaning and organization to contribute to overall efficient operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS).Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include:
MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.
Competencies
Travel
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Preferred Education & Experience
Physical Demands
Maximum occasional horizontal transfer, 50 lbs.; Maximum occasional floor to waist lift, 50 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral carry, 50 lbs. x 25 ft.; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull, 50 lbs. of force x 100 ft.; Maximum frequent right/left grip, 50 lbs. of force; Maximum frequent right/left 2-point/3-point/lateral pinch, 5/10/15 lbs. of force; Constant forward/lateral reaching; Occasional sitting; Constant standing; Frequent walking; Occasional stair climbing; Occasional ladder climbing; Occasional squatting; Occasional crouching; Frequent to Constant bending; Occasional stooping; Frequent to Constant twisting.
Work Environment
This job is frequently required to perform work outdoors year-round with exposures to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This role will routinely be exposed to vibration and loud background noise and will frequently be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; work in high, precarious places; risk of electric shock; and extreme heat (non-weather), Occasional non-regular work hours, which may include nights and weekends.
I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements, and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Utilities
$44k-59k (estimate)
06/09/2023
04/23/2024
mwatoday.com
DES MOINES, IA
200 - 500
1959
TOM HADDEN
$50M - $200M
Utilities