Waste Processing Technician

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.

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.

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

Reworld’s differentiator comes from its 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 for safely performing fundamental tasks such as off‑loading inbound trucks, waste stream QA/QC, verifying container count, manifest number, and other relevant data needed for waste processing. The role includes container sampling, recognizing non‑conforming material, and processing material through shredding operations, direct loading into a solidification pit, LDI, etc. The WPT I is expected to have a general mechanical understanding of waste processing equipment, specifically regarding 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, hand trucks, forklifts, and other power tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA requirements.
• Able to off load inbound packages, liquid trucks, and containers.
• Process inbound material using facility and mobile equipment.
• 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 judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and time management
• Must be able to operate forklifts and hand trucks
• 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.

Hourly pay rate: $20.57 – $25.13 per hour.

All Reworld positions require a candidate’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s values, including contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that level, title and/or salary may be adjusted based on the applicant’s experience or skills.

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an affirmative action program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Management and manufacturing