Noah Green

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: noah.green@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: noah-green-recycle

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience in waste stream sorting, processing, and material reclamation, consistently contributing to increased diversion rates and operational efficiency. Proven ability to operate and maintain diverse recycling equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.

Successfully managed and categorized over 150 tons of recyclable materials weekly, identifying opportunities for improved material recovery and waste reduction strategies within large-scale facilities.

Experience

Senior Recycling Technician, GreenCycle Solutions Inc. -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2020 – present

• Led a team of 4 recycling sorters, improving daily material processing by 15% through optimized workflow and training.

• Operated and performed routine maintenance on balers, compactors, and optical sorters, reducing equipment downtime by 10%.

• Implemented new sorting techniques for mixed plastics, increasing high-value plastic recovery by 20% and reducing contamination rates by 5%.

• Conducted daily quality control checks on sorted materials to ensure compliance with downstream processing requirements.

Recycling Operator, Ontario Waste Diversion -- Mississauga, Canada

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Sorted and processed various waste streams including paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals on a fast-paced conveyor system.

• Identified and removed hazardous materials, contributing to safe waste disposal and processing.

• Assisted in loading and unloading materials, operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.

• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

Education

George Brown College, Certificate in Waste Management and Recycling Operations -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2016 – June 2017

Skills

Core Competencies: Waste Stream Sorting, Material Identification, Equipment Operation (Balers, Compactors, Forklifts), Quality Control, Safety Compliance, Contamination Reduction, Resource Recovery, Hazardous Material Handling

Technical Skills: Manual Sorting, Optical Sorting Systems, Conveyor System Management, Preventative Maintenance, Basic Mechanical Troubleshooting, Data Entry (Material Flow)

Safety & Compliance: WHMIS, OH&S Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage, Emergency Response Procedures, Spill Containment