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Sorter - 1st Shift

Waste Connections
$19.25/hr-$19.25/hr
life insurance, flexible benefit account, short term disability, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Elk Grove Village
Oct 23, 2026

WasteConnections has an immediate opening for aSorterto join our team inElk Grove Village, IL.

WasteConnections offers:

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Safety Bonuses - Get rewarded for your safe habits.
  • Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
  • Benefits Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
  • Generous matching 401(K).

Pay rate: $19.25/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.

(overtime is time and a half after 40).

Schedule:4:00am start time averaging approximately 10-11 hours/day.

Monday-Friday with 4a-2p shift on Saturdays.

Benefits:We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manual Sorting: Pick and separate recyclables (such as plastics, metals, paper, and cardboard) from waste on a fast-moving sorting line.

Quality Control: Pull out trash, non-recyclable materials, or hazardous contaminants to ensure clean commodity streams.

Facility Maintenance: Keep the work area, sorting line, and surrounding floors clean and clear of debris.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.

WasteConnections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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