Production Operator
AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling · Portsmouth, Virginia · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 18 – 24 a hour
Posted Oct 1, 2026
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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 looking for a Production Operator in Portsmouth, Virginia on site.
Essential Job Duties Include:
Perform pre and post-operative equipment inspections identifying repairs needed
Safely operate all equipment
Complete service and/or inspections of equipment
Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time
Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift and as assigned
Follow all quality control protocols and report any quality control deviations
Adhere to all company, regulatory, and safety requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Skill Requirements:
Equivalent of high school diploma or GED certification
Two years (2) experience operating similar or manufacturing equipment
The ability to speak, read, and write in English
Understand and follow company safety procedures
Demonstrate initiative to work independently while flexible enough to work in team setting
Regular and predictable on-site attendance
Overtime and call-in work may be required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with productivity standards
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout an 8 - 12 hour shift
Ability to stand, climb, bend, twist and lift equipment and tools throughout an 8 - 12 hour shift
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…