Job Description

**Overview** Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York,New Jerseyand Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio! IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste,recyclingand environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees,customersand communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial,medicaland commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses thatremaina part of our team today.We'reproud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business. **Essential Job Summary:** The Sorters main responsibility is to sort and pick through refuse at our MRF / Optical Sorting Facility (Materials Recovery Facility). They play an integral role in the elimination of wrongly recycled products into the environment's waste and recycling stream. They will learn the appropriate products to identify throughout the optical sorting machinery. **Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.** + Must be able to stand for four hours at a time (based on shift and break rotations) + Must be able to work in hot and cold weather (work area is not heated or cooled-it reflects the outdoor temperature at the time) + Sort through recyclables on a moving conveyor belt + Sweeping is required at cleanup time + Light shoveling + Occasional lifting (less than 50lbs) + Familiarity with the use of hand tools like pliers for the cleaning of baled product *Sorters will spend their shift standing on their feet alongside the conveyer belts They will be exposed to odors, hot or cold weather, as well as physically touching items in the recycling stream **Requirements and Qualifications:** + Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States. + Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds + Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred. + Able to work in an outdoor environment on a constant basis while being exposed to variable weather conditions, temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes, smells, and loud noises. **Additional Information** This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. _Interstate Waste Services 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._ _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._ **Salary Range Minimum** USD $16.35/Hr. **ID** _2025-4298_ **Job Locations** _US-CT-Shelton_ **Category** _Laborer_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

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Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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