Sorting & Processing Associate (Garbage Facility) Spanish Speaker
5 hours ago
Port Morris, The Bronx
Job description: Sorting & Processing Associate (Garbage Facility) — Bronx, NY Pay: $17.00/hour Shifts: • 1st Shift: 6:30 AM until completion Schedule: Full-time About the Role A global recycling company is hiring Sorting & Processing Associates to help separate and process recyclable materials in a fast-paced facility environment. This is hands-on work that requires strong reliability, comfort working around odors, and the ability to stay on your feet for extended periods. Key Responsibilities • Separate and sort recyclable items (including plastic and glass bottles) from debris, • Learn how to identify and classify materials correctly based on product type, • Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, sweeping, shoveling, and maneuvering materials (under 40 lbs.), • Stand for up to 4 hours at a time, based on shift and break rotations, • Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE at all times (hard hat, gloves, sturdy work boots) Required Qualifications • High tolerance for odors/smell and comfort working around garbage/recycling materials, • Ability to meet physical demands (standing, lifting, bending, sweeping/shoveling), • Ability to work in environments exposed to odors and hot/cold temperatures, • Team-player mindset and dependable attendance Preferred Qualifications (1+ year of experience in one or more of the following) : • Sanitation, • Construction/Demolition, • General labor, • Recycling operations, • Work Environment & Safety, • Facility work environment with exposure to odors and varying temperatures