Job Description
AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We're fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com. AMP is hiring a Sorter Operator in Portsmouth, Virginia . A Sorter Operator is an individual who aids plant staff in preparing material for processing, baling, inventorying, and shipment. They are familiar or can become familiar with a fast-paced manufacturing environment and working safely. As our Sorter Operator, you will work to: - Segregate various materials including cardboard, paper, plastic, and aluminum in a fast-paced environment.
- Keep the plant and areas clean of debris.
- Clean equipment as needed.
- Maintain a reliable attendance record.
- Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring they are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Must be flexible
Required Skills: - Excellent teamwork skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to stand for eight or more hours with the occasional need to bend or squat
- Ability to operate in a high speed and fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift 45 pounds repeatedly
- Able to follow instructions as directed by the supervisor
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
Working Location(s): - 3325 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Schedule: - 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
- Weekends as needed
AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. E quity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate's qualifications. Benefits Information: - Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
- Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
- HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions!
- 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
- 14 days Accruing PTO
- Benefits start the day you start
- 6 Accrued Sick Days
- Eight (8) paid holidays, 2 Floating Holidays
We'll consider applications until the position is filled.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,