Sort Line Operator

This position is located in Fosston, MN. The Sort Line Operator performs manual work removing select objects or materials from the waste and/or recycling stream. Cleans and performs basic maintenance on equipment and operates processing equipment in the facility, such as conveyors, balers, and forklift. Performs custodial work, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Material Recovery Supervisor.

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Essential Functions

• Removes objectionable, oversized materials and selects recyclables from the waste/ recycling streams.
• Loads and operates baler to consolidate and densify recyclable materials for end market; moves bales for storage or loading as directed.
• Empty and replace all containers used to maintain production.
• Completes daily checklist requirements before operation of any equipment. Reports all defects to the supervisor and documents on the checklist.
• Cleans equipment; trommel, conveyor belts, belly pans and pits, etc.
• Cleans and maintains assigned work areas, before and after each work period.
• Performs other duties as assigned; housekeeping and required training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of operating procedures and policies as they apply to the identification of recyclable materials.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify proper handling and classification of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of equipment operation is preferred, forklift and powered baler.

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must possess the skill to identify, remove and deposit select materials from a moving conveyor belt in a proficient and efficient manner.
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and frequently standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a very loud noise location (e.g. jack hammer work, garbage recycle plant).

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license.