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

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.