Recycler vs sort line worker

The differences between recyclers and sort line workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a recycler and a sort line worker. Additionally, a sort line worker has an average salary of $37,295, which is higher than the $30,026 average annual salary of a recycler.

The top three skills for a recycler include OSHA, basic math and safety regulations. The most important skills for a sort line worker are RF, , and .

Recycler vs sort line worker overview

	Recycler	Sort Line Worker
Yearly salary	$30,026	$37,295
Hourly rate	$14.44	$17.93
Growth rate	7%	-3%
Number of jobs	358	65,038
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 43%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Recycler vs sort line worker salary

Recyclers and sort line workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Recycler	Sort Line Worker
Average salary	$30,026	$37,295
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $42,000	Between $27,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	Cleveland, OH	-
Highest paying state	Maine	-
Best paying company	Bob's Discount Furniture	-
Best paying industry	Utilities	-

Differences between recycler and sort line worker education

There are a few differences between a recycler and a sort line worker in terms of educational background:

	Recycler	Sort Line Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 43%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Recycler vs sort line worker demographics

Here are the differences between recyclers' and sort line workers' demographics:

	Recycler	Sort Line Worker
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 82.0% Female, 18.0%	Male, 61.9% Female, 38.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 6.6% White, 60.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.3% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between recycler and sort line worker duties and responsibilities

Recycler example responsibilities.

Manage warehouse operations and maintain workflows and production schedules in alignment with company policies and federal regulations such as OSHA.
Recycle cans run a beller.
Calibrate instruments per ISO instructions.
Pick packing wraping sorting dismantle forklift
Organize and publicize composting workshops and bin sales.
Used tools such as torches and saws to cut up used products.

Sort line worker example responsibilities.

Pack product according to spreadsheets and run distributing lines while conducting computer operating codes for organization.
Pack product according to spreadsheets and run distributing lines while conducting computer operating codes for organization.

Recycler vs sort line worker skills

Common recycler skills

OSHA, 23%
Basic Math, 17%
Safety Regulations, 10%
Recyclable Materials, 10%
Cardboard Boxes, 6%
Load Trucks, 6%

Common sort line worker skills

RF, 100%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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