Waste Sorter

Join Our Team as a Waste Sorter

Are you looking for steady, reliable work in a supportive environment? We are hiring full-time and part-time Waste Sorters to join our team. This is an opportunity to be part of our growing team with stable hours and a positive work culture.

Job Responsibilities:

• Diligently sort waste materials into proper diversion categories, ensuring adherence to detailed sorting and material separation guidelines.
• Weigh recycling and waste bags before and after sorting.
• Accurately document weights and contamination data into our system using technology (phones/iPads).
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve sorting processes and overall waste diversion efficiencies.
• Actively observe trends in waste materials and collaborate with the team to identify areas for improvement in processes or tools.
• Lift and move heavy items, such as boxes of recycling bags or bags of material (up to 50 lbs).
• Clean and maintain sorting stations, bins, and equipment, including mopping as required.
• Work cooperatively in a loading bay area with an industrial setup.
• Must be able to work an event-based schedule, including weekends, late nights, extended hours, and extended event weeks.

Key Details:

• Starting Pay: $18 – $22 / hour (overtime available).
• Shifts: Flexible scheduling with occasional night shifts (paid at a higher rate).
• Location: Loading bay area with a sorting setup.

What We Offer:

• Extended health and dental benefits after 90 days of employment.
• RRSP matching program after 6 months.
• Monthly transportation stipend of $100 after 90 days.
• Company events and team-building activities.
• Positive work culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and your input.
• Industrial but well-maintained and safe work environment.

Requirements:

• Must be bondable and able to pass a criminal record check.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Diligence and attention to detail when following sorting guidelines and entering data.
• Basic familiarity with technology (phones/iPads) for data entry.
• Willingness to actively collaborate and share feedback to improve processes and efficiencies.
• Good decision-making skills with the ability to react well to high-pressure situations and tight timelines.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions, in all weather, and sometimes in crowded environments with loud music, bright lights, fireworks, and other dynamic elements.
• A safety-first attitude.
• The ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Previous experience in recycling or waste handling is an asset but not required.

Why Work With Us?

This role is ideal for individuals seeking dependable, straightforward work in an essential industry. Our team prioritizes a safe and pleasant work environment, even in our industrial setting. We value your input and encourage you to actively contribute to the improvement of waste diversion efforts, making a meaningful impact to our team and our community.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person