Monday to Friday | Permanent Role | 6am to 2pm | $28+ per hour plus Super

Sort Recyclable Materials - Cardboard / Paper / Cans | Manual Handling

Australian family-owned and operated business with over 90 years-experience

Everybody knows a JJ’s Truck when they see one . . . our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.

But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people and operate a fleet of over 2300!

We do more than collect the bin from your street, we also convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet inhouse and have our own bespoke technology systems.

Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration and much more . . .

With so much opportunity, what is your career path?

THE ROLE

We are seeking a reliable Recyclable Waste Material Sorter to provide efficient day-to-day support for our Harbour Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Coffs Harbour.

We are looking for someone with the ability to learn quickly, demonstrate a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, and have excellent time management skills.

JJ’s is an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.

This position is a permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sort Recyclable materials into allocated stillage etc

Be involved in a range of activities which may include:
- sorting cardboard and paper product
- sorting and processing co-mingled glass, plastics, aluminum cans and steel cans
- removing contamination (non-recyclables) from conveyor belt to the waste stream
- support fellow team members on the processing line when required
- maintain a clean work area and be involved in site cleaning duties

Co-operate with Supervisors/Managers to ensure that customer product is processed in accordance with quality requirements

Report to the Leading Hand on any item which in the employee's opinion requires maintenance, or is showing undue wear

Weigh and record bales accurately

Ensure that the quality of recycled material bales, are in accordance with market/customer demand

Understand the acceptance criteria for recycled material and ensure that the sorting process is of the standard required by the customer

ABOUT YOU

Reliable and responsible

Flexible and able to adapt easily to completing new tasks

Quick learner

Good hand / eye co-ordination - able to stand for long periods during the shift

Great team player

Follow directions well

Forklift licence and Front end loader ticket - desirable

BENEFITS

We appreciate there is more to life than work, we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

The stability of a national, Australian family owned and operated business with over 90 years’ experience

Essential services industry – job stability

Full-time, permanent | $28.37 per hour + Super

Onsite parking | Coffs Harbour Facility

Career development and growth opportunities

Introductory and ongoing training

Health-fund discounts

Corporate Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport

Salary sacrificing and novated leasing

Banking partnerships – including financial, budgeting and mortgage advice

Discounts at over 100 retailers (including groceries and fuel)

Car servicing, parts and accessories discounts – plus new car discounts

NEXT STEPS

Interested applicants should APPLY NOW

Depending on the role, the recruitment process may vary slightly; this may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills-based assessment, pre-employment medical and of course, an opportunity to meet the team.

To view our other vacancies or more information about the role go to: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in 1932, JJ’s Waste & Recycling (formerly J.J. Richards & Sons Pty Ltd) is Australia’s largest, family-owned and operated waste management company.

From humble beginnings as a small family business, our team has grown across Australia, NZ & the US, and we’re passionate about effective waste management.

With a dynamic attitude that values our people, their safety and the environment. We strive for an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates the contribution of every employee.

No agencies please, we’ve got this one covered! Unsolicited communication will result in the forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.