Recycling Sorter

About GFL Environmental

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as "Team Green," a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

Location: 5303 N Orange Blossom Trail

Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Pay: $15/hour rate

Schedule & Hours:

• Hours: 45–50 hours per week

• Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Status: Permanent, long-term year-round employment (non-seasonal)

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Recycling Sorter to join Team Green. In this role, you will be responsible for manually separating recyclable materials on a sortation line while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.

Note: This is a safety sensitive role and must be able to pass background and drug test.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting Operations: Manually sort recyclable materials (paper, plastics, metals, cardboard) as directed by line leads based on designated sorting positions.

• Speed & Accuracy: Maintain proper hand speeds to efficiently pick and separate high volumes of recyclable materials.

• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to company written safety guidelines and complete all required Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Housekeeping: Keep personal workspace clear of trip and fall hazards; assist with daily warehouse cleaning and maintenance.

• Teamwork: Move to different areas of the sortation system as directed by supervisors and communicate effectively with co-workers and management.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and climbing throughout the shift. Ability to frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Work Environment: Exposure to varying noise levels, temperature changes (hot/cold), moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and dust. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and provided.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility begins after 60 days of continuous employment:

• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO annually

• Paid Holidays: Company-paid holidays

• Healthcare Options: 4 comprehensive medical plan options (including an HSA option with employer contribution and match)

• Full Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match

• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling and support services