On-site Sorter

Recycle1st

Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary not listedFull-time · Posted Yesterday

General worker roles are the most common entry point into the South African job market, covering factory, warehouse, packing and manual labour positions that rarely require matric or prior experience.

This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, general worker roles in South Africa typically pay R4 500 to R9 000 a month (indicative).

Job description

Recycle 1st is looking to hire an on-site sorter to join our organisation. We need an individual with a recycling sorting background, the skill to sort fast and the ability to work towards a target. The candidate will be expected to receive incoming recycling, sort the recycling into various categories and weigh and note those totals. Knowledge on how to maintain a clean and hazard free on-site storage area is needed. The sorter will be required to oversee recycling input and output totals and will be required to report those back to head office. The candidate must be able to work in a neat and orderly manner and must be self-motivated.

Please note: Only individuals with recycling experience and knowledge will be considered for the job.

General Responsibilities

Receive incoming waste and sort it into recyclable categories.
Ensure that all recyclables and waste is safely stored and moved to the assigned storage areas.
Open all incoming bags/ bins and sort them into their material categories.
Make arrangements for outgoing recycling to be moved to assigned storage areas, ensuring that they are properly stored.
Refer to work orders to determine the type and quantity of recycling to be collected, and ensure that they are picked up on time.
Weigh recycling and note weights
Take pictures of all outgoing waste
Maximize storage space within the warehouse area, by carefully stacking and storing items
Wash and clean wheelie bins and other tools and equipment daily

Skills and Inherent Requirements:

Previous recycling sorting experience
1+ years of experience in a similar role
Must be able to speak two of the following languages (English and Afrikaans or Xhosa)
Must be organised
Must be able to communicate well with head office and the team
Strong ability to multitask
Comfortable working with multiple groups within a business
Physically capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Own a phone with Whatsapp

If you think you fit this description and would like to join a group of recycling enthusiasts, please email as soon as possible with your CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30,23 per hour

Application Question(s):

Do you have recycling experience?

Work Location: In person

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