Birmingham Part-Time Opening:Recycling Sorter
Role Based in Birmingham
At a Glance
- Hiring: Waste Management
- Worksite: Birmingham, AL (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Part-Time Opportunity in Birmingham: Recycling Sorter
- This Birmingham-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Birmingham, AL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Birmingham, a key hub for the Waste Management And Recycling Operations industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Earnings: $17-$21/Hour (approx. $20.3k/Year)
- Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
- Join a friendly Birmingham team with flexible shifts.
Responsibilities
- Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Birmingham environment.
Company Overview
Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental and waste management services. Guided by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and community service, Waste Management operates modern collection fleets, material recovery facilities, and waste-to-energy conversion systems. As an industry leader, Waste Management offers market-leading compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, career stability, and excellent internal advancement opportunities.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
The Recycling Sorter performs critical manual material separation along high-speed conveyor lines within our indoor material recovery facilities. You inspect incoming single-stream recyclable materials, rapidly sorting paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum, and glass into designated collection chutes while removing non-recyclable contaminants. You also assist with clearing belt jams, keeping work bays clean, maintaining plant sanitation, and adhering strictly to safety guidelines including mandatory personal protective equipment usage. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the processing plant (no remote work options exist).
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED preferred. Requires physical stamina to stand for extended periods, quick hand-eye coordination, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and comfort working in high-velocity industrial processing environments. Offers competitive starting hourly pay, safety bonuses, full health/dental benefits, 401(k) company match, paid time off, and internal advancement pathways into heavy equipment operation.
