Sort waste

Description

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 8 occupations
  • Optional in 27 occupations
  • Total: 35 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Bricklayer
    Bricklayers assemble brick walls and structures by skilfully laying the bricks in an established pattern, using a binding agent like cement to bond the bricks together. They then f…
  • Carpenter
    Carpenters cut, shape and assemble wooden elements for the construction of buildings and other structures. They also use materials such as plastic and metal in their creations. Car…
  • Building cleaner
    Building cleaners maintain the cleanliness and overall functionality of various types of buildings such as offices, hospitals and public institutions. They perform cleaning duties …
  • Ordinary seaman
    Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship's deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship.…
  • Aircraft groomer
    Aircraft groomers clean aircraft cabins and airplanes after usage. They vacuum or sweep the interior of cabin, brushes debris from seats, and arranges seat belts. They clean trash …
  • Materials handler
    Materials handlers execute the handling and storage of materials through activities such as loading, unloading and moving articles in a warehouse or storage room. They work accordi…
  • Warehouse worker
    Warehouse workers execute the accurate handling, packing and storage of materials in a warehouse. They receive goods, label them, check quality, store the goods and document any da…
  • Sorter labourer
    Sorter labourers sort recyclable materials and waste from a recycling stream, and ensure no unsuitable materials wind up among the recyclable materials. They inspect the materials …

Optional for

  • Nitroglycerin separator operator
    Nitroglycerin separator operators maintain the gravity separator, used in explosives processing, controlling the temperature and liquid flow, in order to separate nitroglycerin fro…
  • Bricklaying supervisor
    A bricklaying supervisor is a professional who oversees and manages bricklaying projects, ensuring the efficient and accurate construction of brick and masonry structures. They pla…
  • Tyre vulcaniser
    Tyre vulcanisers repair tears and holes in castings and treads of tyres by using handtools or machines. Duties A tyre vulcaniser typically does the following: Vulcanises breaks as …
  • Tyre builder
    Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools. Duties The duties of a tyre builder include, but are not limited to: Installing par…
  • Staircase installer
    Staircase installers put in place standard or custom designed staircases between the various levels in buildings. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the site, and instal…
  • Bathroom fitter
    Bathroom fitters install bathroom elements. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new bathroom equipment, incl…
  • Incinerator operator
    Incinerator operators tend incineration machines that burn refuse and waste. They ensure the equipment is maintained and that the incineration process occurs in accordance with saf…
  • Road roller operator
    Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations. They walk behi…
  • Recycling worker
    Recycling workers clean materials and remove waste, and ensure the waste and collected materials are sorted in the appropriate recycling containers. They also dismantle vehicles an…
  • Street sweeper
    Street sweepers operate sweeping equipment and machinery to remove waste, leaves or debris from streets. They maintain records of sweeping operations and maintain, clean and perfor…
  • Roofing supervisor
    A roofing supervisor is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing roofing projects within the construction industry. They play a vital role in ensuring that roofing ac…
  • Demolition supervisor
    A demolition supervisor is a crucial role in overseeing and managing demolition projects, ensuring that they are carried out safely, efficiently, and according to project specifica…
  • Building exterior cleaner
    Building exterior cleaners remove dirt and litter from a building's exterior, as well as perform restoration tasks. They ensure the cleaning methods are compliant with safety regul…
  • Concrete finisher
    Concrete finishers work with binding agents like cement and concrete. They put up any removable forms and pour concrete into the forms. They then execute one or several actions…
  • Kitchen unit installer
    Kitchen unit installers install kitchen elements in homes. They take the necessary measurements, prepare the room, removing old elements if necessary, and install the new kitchen e…
  • Hazardous waste technician
    Hazardous waste technicians dispose of materials that have been in contact with or are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic or a combination of the aforementioned hazardous traits…
  • Bulldozer operator
    Bulldozer operators operate a heavy vehicle to move earth, rubble or other material over the ground. Duties The duties of a bulldozer operator include, but are not limited to:…
  • Scraper operator
    Scraper operators work with a mobile piece of heavy equipment that scrapes the top layer of the ground and deposits it in a hopper to be hauled off. They…
  • Domestic cleaner
    Domestic cleaners perform all necessary cleaning activities in order to clean their clients' houses. They vacuum and sweep floors, wash dishes, launder clothes, dust, scrub and pol…
  • Demolition worker
    Demolition workers operate equipment to demolish structures. They safely destroy buildings and remove the debris to permit the site to be used for a different purpose. Excludes bla…
  • Refuse collector
    Refuse collectors remove waste from homes and other facilities and put it in the bin lorry so it can be transported to a treatment and disposal facility. They assist…
  • Emergency response worker
    Emergency response workers work in missions to aid in emergency and disaster situations, such as natural disasters or oil spills. They clean up the debris or waste caused by…
  • Dismantling worker
    Dismantling workers perform the dismantling of industrial equipment, machinery and buildings as instructed by the team leader. They use heavy machinery and different power tools de…
  • Excavator operator
    Excavator operators use excavators to dig into earth or other materials to remove it. They are involved in a variety of projects, such as demolition, dredging, and the of…
  • Stonemason
    Stonemasons build stone walls and set stone exteriors and floors. They work with two types of stone: natural-cut stone, such as marble, granite, and limestone; and artificial stone…
  • Drapery and carpet cleaner
    Drapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the……
  • Solid waste operator
    Solid waste operators operate and maintain solid waste treatment and distribution equipment, and test samples to monitor pollution. They assist in the collection and disposal of so…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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