Recycling Sorter

About the Company

Emterra Group is a fast-growing, safety-first organization with a strong focus on customer service. Its businesses provide collection and processing services for recycling, organics, and waste, helping communities stay clean and safe. The company plays an important role in waste diversion and the circular economy, and it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. It is also a certified diverse supplier with the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Role Overview

The Recycling Sorter will support plant operations by inspecting incoming materials, separating recyclables, removing contamination from the sorting line, and helping maintain a clean and safe work environment. This role is important to the efficiency, safety, and quality standards of the facility.

Key Duties

• Examine materials and place them into the correct designated areas.
• Remove non-compliant or contaminated items from the sorting line.
• Carry out cleaning tasks for equipment and general plant housekeeping.
• Keep a strong attendance record and consistently meet safety and quality expectations.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Follow all safe work procedures and site safety practices.

Requirements

Candidates should be comfortable with repetitive physical work for long periods and able to lift items weighing up to 20 lb. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed to understand and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training. The job also requires the ability to work outdoors or in changing weather conditions and to work overtime when needed. Forklift licensing is considered an advantage.

Compensation

The wage for this position is $20.59 per hour.

Why Join Emterra Group

• Be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
• Receive competitive pay.
• Access comprehensive health coverage, including health and dental options depending on the plan you choose.
• Benefit from an employee assistance program fully paid by the company.
• Join an entrepreneurial team that values learning and growth.
• Have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and help drive change.

Equal Opportunity and Hiring Notes

Emterra Group is committed to building an equitable, fair, and diverse workplace. Applicants who have a disability or need a reasonable accommodation may contact the Human Resources Department directly; requests will be reviewed individually. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Artificial intelligence may support parts of the application review process, but every application is ultimately reviewed by the Human Resources team. This posting is for an immediate opening, and the company is hiring actively.