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How much do sortation associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for sortation associate in Yorktown, VA is $17.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.17 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sortation associate?

Sortation Associates are employees who work in warehouses or fulfillment centers, primarily responsible for sorting, scanning, and organizing packages based on their destinations. They help ensure that items are accurately routed for shipping and timely delivery to customers. Sortation Associates often use conveyor belts, scanners, and other equipment to handle packages efficiently. The role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They play a crucial part in the logistics and supply chain process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sortation associate?

To thrive as a Sortation Associate, you need strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and basic literacy and numeracy skills, typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), handheld scanners, and conveyor belt operations is common in this role. Dependability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints are standout soft skills. These abilities are crucial for maintaining accurate order processing, ensuring safety, and supporting smooth warehouse operations.

What are some common challenges faced by sortation associates, and how can they be managed effectively?

Sortation Associates often work in fast-paced warehouse environments where meeting tight deadlines and handling high volumes of packages can be challenging. Learning efficient techniques for scanning, lifting, and organizing parcels helps manage workload and reduce strain. Effective communication with team members and supervisors is crucial for resolving issues quickly and maintaining workflow. Adapting to variable shift schedules and maintaining attention to detail, especially during peak seasons, are also important aspects of the role. Many employers offer on-the-job training and ergonomic resources to support associate well-being and performance.

What is the difference between Sortation Associate vs Package Handler?

AspectSortation AssociatePackage Handler
Primary RoleSorting packages by destination and preparing them for shipmentLoading, unloading, and moving packages within facilities
Work EnvironmentWarehouse or distribution center, often standing for long periodsWarehouse, loading docks, often physically demanding
CredentialsNo specific certifications required, but safety training is commonSimilar; safety and forklift certifications may be beneficial but not mandatory
Employer/IndustryLogistics, shipping, and distribution companiesLogistics, shipping, and warehouse operations

Both roles are essential in logistics and distribution, focusing on different parts of the package handling process. The Sortation Associate primarily sorts packages for delivery, while the Package Handler handles the physical movement of packages within the facility. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right fit in the logistics industry.

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Infographic showing various Sortation Associate job openings in Yorktown, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,530 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Scale Dispatcher

AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling

Portsmouth, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. 

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP operates and offers career opportunities in the Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, VA, and Commerce City, CO regions, as well as across Europe. We're fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at ampsortation.com. 

AMP is hiring a Scale Dispatcher to work onsite in Portsmouth, Virginia.

As a Scale Dispatcher, you will be responsible for operating facility scale systems, coordinating daily routing and dispatch activities, processing billing and documentation, and serving as a primary point of contact for customers, drivers, and internal teams. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate reporting, efficient logistics operations, and high-quality customer service.

Essential Job FunctionsScale Operations & Dispatch
  • Learn and operate scale program software including "PARADIGM" 
  • Weigh inbound and outbound trucks and accurately record transaction data
  • Prepare daily scale logs and operational reports
  • Set roll-off and tractor-trailer routes for the following day and adjust routes as needed
  • Obtain and assign daily paperwork/work orders for tractor-trailer drivers
  • Close out roll-off and tractor-trailer routes from the previous day
  • Ensure all routes are closed accurately for bi-monthly billing cycles
  • Enter tickets and route data for roll-off and tractor-trailer operations
  • Input overnight and weekend vehicle activity and maintain night driver logs
  • Monitor facility camera systems as required
  • Communicate with plant personnel to ensure proper loading of materials
Customer Service & Communication
  • Answer phones for scale operations, sales inquiries, and customer support
  • Respond to emails regarding service requests, orders, and scheduling
  • Direct pricing and sales inquiries to appropriate contacts
  • Develop knowledge of the customer base and proactively support scheduling and coordination
  • Enter new services and arrange additional containers as requested
  • Prepare and distribute customer quotes
  • Schedule appointments for outgoing materials, exports, and customer services
Billing, Documentation & Reporting
  • Ensure shipping and receiving paperwork is accurate and complete
  • Enter service requests, sales orders, and purchase orders for billing
  • Close out fulfilled orders and reconcile billing records
  • Send disposal tickets and signed Bills of Lading (BOL) to partners
  • Obtain disposal tickets from vendors 
  • Send daily tonnage reports
  • Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly activity and inventory reports
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1+ years of experience in dispatch, scale operations, logistics, or administrative support
  • Basic math and data entry proficiency
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Professional customer service skills
  • Proficiency with computers and office software
  • Ability to handle confidential information
Preferred
  • Experience with PARADIGM software
  • Experience in waste, recycling, logistics, or industrial environments
  • Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations
  • Public Weighmaster certification
  • Associates degree or related coursework preferred

Experience in Microsoft (Excel, Word)

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None
Working Location: 
  • 3325 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA

Schedule:

  • 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday, may adjust to 2 PM - 10 PM, as business needs
  • Weekends as needed

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.  
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, and ability to accurately see and label color. 
  • Exposure to residential and commercial waste
  • Work is conducted in an open building environment with exposure to outdoor conditions.

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Information:

  • Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. 
  • Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
  • Benefits start the day you start
  • HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
  • 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
  • 14 Days Accruing PTO
  • 6 Accrued Sick Days
  • Eight (8) paid holidays

We'll consider applications on an ongoing basis. 


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