Recycling Sorter

Job overview

The Recycling Sorter role is onsite in the City of Saint Peters, MO. The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some holidays and weekends required. The stated pay range is $20.80–$22.06 per hour. The role supports the City’s recycling operations and environmental sustainability efforts. The sorter classifies paper and container materials, monitors quality, and maintains a clean work area while working on a continuous-feed conveyor system. The role helps produce high-quality recyclable materials and supports efficient recycling operations.

What you'll do

• Sort loose paper and container products into categories
• further sort materials by product type
• monitor sorting performance on a continuous-feed conveyor
• maintain work records
• report questionable items and quality concerns
• follow housekeeping procedures
• occasionally use a forklift to move and empty collection containers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

recycling sorter

material sorting

paper and containers

quality control

forklift

city of saint peters mo

monday–friday

7:00 am–3:30 pm

some holidays and weekends

$20.80–$22.06/hour

city of st. peters

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Missouri LAGERS defined-benefit pension
• 457 deferred compensation and Roth savings options
• retiree health coverage
• vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and personal day
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with some holidays and weekends required.

About the employer

City of St. Peters is hiring for this role. Industry: Solid Waste Collection. Sector: 56.