Sorter I

Job DetailsJob Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48108Be Part of the Team That Keeps Recycling Moving

At our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), every item you touch makes a difference. As a MRF Sorter I, you’ll play a critical role in keeping recyclable materials clean, valuable, and ready for reuse—helping turn everyday waste into something meaningful.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position where you’ll work alongside a dedicated team, support essential operations, and contribute directly to a more sustainable future.

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to put in honest work—this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Benefits:  

Pay 20.00 per hour 

Full-Time Union position 

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

5% 401(k) match 

Employer-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability 

Voluntary critical illness, accident, and pet insurance 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You’ll Do

You’ll be on the front lines of the recycling process, working on conveyor systems and throughout the facility to ensure materials are properly sorted and handled.

Your responsibilities will include:

Visually inspecting and sorting recyclable and non-recyclable materials
Removing contaminants so recyclables meet quality standards for mills and brokers
Separating materials by type, size, condition, color, or grade
Working on the tip floor, sort lines, and other assigned areas
Keeping your station clean, organized, and safe
Performing basic cleaning of equipment and workspaces
Assisting with loading and unloading trucks
Reporting equipment issues or malfunctions to supervisors
Following all safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out
Arriving prepared, on time, and ready to work with all required PPE
Supporting additional tasks and team needs as assigned

This work is physical, fast-paced, and essential—and your attention to detail helps keep the entire operation running smoothly.

What It Takes to Succeed

We’re looking for people who show up, work hard, and take pride in doing the job right.

You’ll thrive here if you are:

Reliable, punctual, and consistent with attendance
Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment
Able to take direction, feedback, and coaching
Positive, respectful, and professional with coworkers and supervisors
Focused on safety and quality in everything you do

Physical & Work Conditions

This role requires strength, stamina, and adaptability. You should be comfortable with:

Standing for long periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting
Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. at times
Working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Exposure to dust, noise, strong odors, and varying temperatures
Working around machinery and in confined or elevated spaces
Using hand tools such as brooms, shovels, rakes, screwdrivers, and pliers
Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

Important: This facility contains high-powered magnets. Individuals with pacemakers cannot work near these areas.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or GED preferred
Prior manual labor experience is helpful but not required
Must have a valid state or federally issued ID
Must be eligible to work in the United States

We provide training, what matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to showing up and doing the work safely and effectively.

Why This Role Matters

You’re not just sorting materials—you’re helping keep valuable resources in circulation and out of landfills. Every shift contributes to a cleaner community and a stronger recycling system.

This is meaningful, essential work where your effort is visible every day.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for steady work, a strong team, and a role where your effort truly counts, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help power the recycling process—one item, one line, one shift at a time.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:  
•    Manual dexterity
•    Positive attitude
•    Punctual and dependable
•    Flexibility of work schedule

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•    Reliable, good attendance, punctual 
•    Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
•    Ability to learn from directions, observations and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
•    Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
•    Not sensitive to motion sickness or strong odors
•    Must be able to stand for at least 12 hours, 4 days/week
•    Ability to work in all temperature conditions
•    Constant bending and twisting, reaching and grabbing with hands
•    Walking up and down stairs several times per day (all positions are upstairs)
•    Sweeping and shoveling materials
•    Work outdoors and indoors.