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Recycle Sorter Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Kimble

Recycle Sorting & Quality Control

Twinsburg, OH

$12.75 - $16/hr

The recycle sorter is responsible for sorting various recyclable materials from a fast-paced conveyor belt and placing them into a corresponding bin and/or chute. |1st Shift is 5am-3pm | About us:

Rumpke Consolidated Companies

Recycling Sorter

Dayton, OH · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Recycling Sorters work as quality control line workers by hand sorting recyclable materials and trash from the recycling stream. Sorters are responsible to ensure unacceptable materials are removed ...

Acloché

Part-time Recycling Sorter

Lancaster, OH

$13.50/hr

Acloche has immediate part time openings for a Sorter position in Lancaster! If you're looking for a new opportunity, then look no further! Acloche is looking for candidates who thrive in a warehouse ...

Acloché

Part-time Recycling Sorter

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$13.50/hr

Acloche has immediate part time openings for a Sorter position in Lancaster! If you're looking for a new opportunity, then look no further! Acloche is looking for candidates who thrive in a warehouse ...

Augment

Sorter

Canal Winchester, OH

$17/hr

Augment is a leader in the sanitation and recycling industry, providing top-quality workforce ... As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating ...

Acloche-Lancaster

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1st shift Part-time Recycling Sorter

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$13.50/hr

Acloche has immediate part time openings for a Sorter position in Lancaster! If you're looking for a new opportunity, then look no further! Acloche is looking for candidates who thrive in a warehouse ...

Waste Management

Sorter MRF

Cleveland, OH

$20/hr

Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the ... The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to ...

Waste Management

Sorter MRF

Bedford, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the ... The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to ...

Waste Management

Sorter MRF

Bedford, OH · On-site

$20/hr

Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the ... The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to ...

R+L Carriers

RLR Sales Pallet Unloader

Wilmington, OH · On-site

$17/hr

Jumpstart your career and expand your professional portfolio at Pallet Recycling. As a pallet trailer sorter, you will unload pallets off trailers with a forklift, inspect and sort pallets and bring ...

R+L Carriers

RLR Sales Pallet Unloader

Wilmington, OH

$17/hr

Jumpstart your career and expand your professional portfolio at Pallet Recycling. As a pallet trailer sorter, you will unload pallets off trailers with a forklift, inspect and sort pallets and bring ...

R+L Carriers

RLR Sales Pallet Unloader

Wilmington, OH · On-site

$17/hr

Jumpstart your career and expand your professional portfolio at Pallet Recycling. As a pallet trailer sorter, you will unload pallets off trailers with a forklift, inspect and sort pallets and bring ...

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How much do recycle sorter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for recycle sorter in Ohio is $14.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.36 and $15.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recycle sorter?

A Recycle Sorter is responsible for identifying and separating recyclable materials from waste at a recycling facility. They work on a conveyor belt or sorting station to distinguish paper, plastic, glass, and metals, ensuring materials are processed correctly. This job requires attention to detail, the ability to stand for long periods, and adherence to safety protocols. Recycle Sorters help reduce landfill waste by ensuring reusable materials are properly categorized and sent for further processing.

What does a recycle sorter do?

As a Recycle Sorter, your typical day involves standing at a conveyor belt or sorting station, manually separating recyclable materials from non-recyclables and ensuring items are properly categorized. You’ll routinely wear safety gear and may rotate between different sorting lines or work areas to keep the process smooth and efficient. The environment is usually active, requiring you to stay alert and work cooperatively with a team to meet daily sorting goals. Regular breaks, safety briefings, and ongoing support from supervisors help make the work safe and structured. This role plays a crucial part in the recycling process and provides hands-on experience that can lead to advancement opportunities within recycling and waste management organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recycle sorter?

To thrive as a Recycle Sorter, you need attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and physical stamina, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with conveyor belts, personal protective equipment (PPE), and basic sorting machinery is typically required, though most training is provided on the job. Reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are valuable soft skills for success in this role. These skills are important to efficiently and safely sort recyclables, minimize contamination, and maintain effective workflow within recycling facilities.

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Infographic showing various Recycle Sorter job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $29,259 per year, or $14.1 per hour.

Recycle Sorting & Quality Control

Kimble Recycling and Disposal Inc.

Twinsburg, OH • On-site

$12.75 - $16/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

  • Hiring Location Twinsburg, OH

The recycle sorter is responsible for sorting various recyclable materials from a fast-paced conveyor belt and placing them into a corresponding bin and/or chute.
|1st Shift is 5am-3pm |
About us: Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Regularly stand for extended periods of time sorting through various materials on a fast-moving belt
  • Able to bend, stoop, climb, reach
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
  • Work outside or in an industrial environment

Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Must be aware of his/hers surrounding at all times.
  • Must have physical strength and flexibility to complete assigned job tasks.
  • Inspect materials and sort items into various media
  • Remove unacceptable items from the line
  • Monitor quality of recycled materials
  • Sweeping shop and sidewalk
  • Picking up trash at the with the recycle center along the property
  • General cleaning and maintaining work as assigned
  • Cleans conveyor, sorting lines, and surrounding areas
  • Work safely and follow all safety requirements
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Benefits:
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | Night shift | Overtime | Weekends as needed
This Employer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, non-job related disability, or any other status protected by law.
Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, age, military/veteran status or genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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