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Recyclable Material Sorter

VIM Recyclers
Aurora, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Description:

This position is responsible for the sorting and processing of recyclable materials, as well as performing various manual tasks that may include cleaning, moving materials, assembling products, and assisting the Supervisor in other daily operations of the Department. Materials can include cardboard, plastics, and/or metals.

There are 2 available shifts, Monday-Friday, 10 hrs/day, 50 hrs/week:

1A - 5:00AM-3:30PM

1B - 8:00AM-6:30PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adhere to company safety programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks.
  • Assist warehouse operations by material sorting and processing
  • Support Baler Operations by sorting/feeding material supply on the conveyor
  • Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management
  • Maintains a safe and clean work environment by cleaning, wiping, and moving light material
  • Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition by using brooms/shovels
  • Use of box knife to process materials
  • Able to stack pallets for processing
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • 18 years or older to apply
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Excellent Attendance
  • Ability to work overtime - 10 hrs/day and 50 hrs/week
  • Able to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
  • Physical demands include lifting, standing, bending, and pushing for long periods

Work Environment

  • The warehouse setting is exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
  • Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
  • Fast-paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.


Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Plan
  • Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable coverage provided by Mutual of Omaha.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for medical expenses, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for eligible costs.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay period, equivalent to 3 weeks of PTO, plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Provided through Mutual of Omaha, offering income replacement after 7 days of illness or injury.
  • Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Employees also have the option to purchase additional Voluntary Life/AD&D coverage for themselves and/or their dependents.
  • 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution: After 6-months, a 3% contribution of your earnings, regardless of your participation.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required. If this sounds exciting, apply now to learn more about our opportunity and benefits – we would love to have you join the VIM Team.

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