Waste Processing Technician

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

The Waste Process Technician I (WPT I) is an entry level position responsible to safely perform the following fundamental tasks which may include the following based on individual Business Unit: off‑loading inbound trucks, waste stream QA/QC, verify container count, manifest number and other relevant data needed for waste processing. Container sampling, recognizing non‑conforming material, and processing of material through shredding operations, direct loading into solidification pit, LDI, etc.

The WPT I is expected to have a general mechanical understanding of waste processing equipment. Specifically, via forklift, forklift attachments, hose, and valve operation.

• Understand basic facility permit requirements and conduct daily activities to support all safety and compliance requirements.
• Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to pressure washers, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, and other power tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA requirements.
• Safely operate mobile equipment (e.g., yard dog) within the facility boundaries.
• Able to off load inbound packages, liquid trucks, and containers.
• Process inbound material using facility and mobile equipment.
• Waste stream QA/QC & Lab analysis associated with receiving and shipping waste and material.
• Complete and submit all facility associated paperwork (facility receiving, piece count, material verification, manifest review, etc.) associated with regulatory and safety record keeping paperwork.
• General cleaning of facility and grounds.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Reworld offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
• 1+ year of experience
• Able to pass respirator fit test
• Ability to utilize Net Suite
• Must exercise good judgement and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and time management
• Must be able to operate cranes, forklifts, hand trucks, and other power tools
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Kneeling, crawling, stooping, bending, or twisting for extended periods of time
• Walking and/or standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Consistently perform safely in various weather conditions and work environments.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 17.12 - 22.74 USD per hour.

• Reworld™ provides an industry‑leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Regular full‑time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
• Our 401(k) plan is industry‑leading, with an up to 7% company match.
• Additional benefits include Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.
• For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page.

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants…