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Sorter MRF

Oakwood, OH · On-site

$20/hr

I. Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sorter MRF

Newark, NJ · On-site

$17.24/hr

I. Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sorter, MRF

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$17.24/hr

I. Job Summary The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

MRF Sorter

West Chicago, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

The MRF Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper sorting of materials on the conveyor are being removed and placed in corresponding containers. Reports to: MRF Supervisor/Site Supervisor Essential ...

Recycling Sorter

Neptune City, NJ · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

The Recycling Sorter is part of the MRF Plant team and reports directly to the MRF Plant Shift Lead, MRF Plant Shift Supervisor and MRF Plant Operations Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES * Inspect materials ...

Sorter

San Jose, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $25/hr

Sorter FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To ... MRF Manager Pay: $21.50 - $25.00 hr. About the Company: GreenWaste has been an industry leader in ...

Sorter

Plainfield, IL · On-site

$20/hr

We are looking for a safety conscious Sorter to join the team at our MRF (Material Recycling Facility) in Plainfield, IL. Typical job duties include: * Sorting recycled material onto different ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

As an MRF Sorter, you will play a vital role in the recycling process by identifying and separating different materials, ensuring efficiency and quality in waste recovery. This is a hands-on role in ...

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How much do sorter mrf jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for sorter mrf in the United States is $14.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sorter MRF, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sorter MRF (Materials Recovery Facility), you need attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of recyclable materials, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with conveyor belts, sorting machinery, and safety protocols is commonly required. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under repetitive conditions are important soft skills that distinguish top performers. These abilities are crucial for maximizing material recovery rates, maintaining workplace safety, and supporting the effective operation of recycling facilities.

What are Sorter MRFs?

Sorter MRFs (Materials Recovery Facility Sorters) are workers who separate recyclable materials from waste streams at recycling facilities. They manually or mechanically sort items like plastics, paper, glass, and metals, ensuring each material is directed to the correct recycling process. Their role is crucial in reducing contamination and improving the efficiency and quality of recycled materials. Sorters must be attentive to safety procedures and able to identify different types of recyclables quickly. This job often requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

What is the difference between Sorter Mrf vs Material Handler?

AspectSorter MrfMaterial Handler
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification often required
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plantsWarehouses, shipping and receiving areas, manufacturing facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesSorting, inspecting, and organizing products on conveyor belts or in storageMoving, loading, unloading, and organizing materials and products

Both Sorter Mrf and Material Handler roles are essential in warehouse operations, often sharing similar environments and certifications. However, Sorter Mrf focuses more on inspecting and sorting products, while Material Handlers primarily handle moving and organizing materials. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

What are some common challenges faced by a Sorter MRF, and how can they be effectively managed?

As a Sorter at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), one common challenge is accurately identifying and separating various types of recyclable materials at a fast pace, often in a noisy, physically demanding environment. To manage this, Sorters are trained to quickly recognize materials and use proper lifting techniques to reduce fatigue or injury. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols is crucial for handling hazardous or contaminated items. Additionally, clear communication with team members and supervisors helps ensure efficiency and safety on the sorting line.
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Sorter MRF

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 607 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 71 rated recycling and waste


Job description


Shift: 4:00pm-2:00am

Pay: $20

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

We Are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members.

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us?  Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. 

I. Job Summary
The Sorter is responsible for ensuring proper placement and sorting materials on the conveyor line by performing the following duties.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Inspect materials and sort items or materials into piles or places in container according to type, size, condition, coloring or paper grade.
  • Pull contaminants out of paper or off of floor.
  • Stack boxes and skids. Dump boxes and totes of material.
  • Feed material, such as wastepaper onto conveyor.
  • Clean up conveyor and surrounding sorting line. Keep surrounding work area clean.
  • Read monitor for machine start up and ensure machine is operating properly and at a moderate speed.
  • Follow appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) as guideline for operating and maintaining equipment.
  • Report any worker-public safety factors and/or equipment malfunctions.
  • Attend weekly/monthly safety/operations meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.


III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • No experience


B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited).


IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Climbing
  • Balancing
  • Sitting
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Field: This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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