Containerized Waste Processing Technician

The Processing Technician ensures safe, effective treatment and handling of containerized wastes by properly receiving, screening, unloading, treating and tracking incoming waste streams and outgoing residuals.

Reviews, signs, and processes incoming manifests, noting any discrepancies.

Directs off‑loading operations for receipt of primarily non bulk containers into the facility’s storage systems for process and handling.

Uses handheld bar code scanner as the primary internal recordkeeping system to ensure the safe, effective handling and inventory of containerized wastes.

Forklift operations to facilitate the handling of all non-bulk containerized wastes.

Collects and analyzes waste samples.

Consolidates like‑wastes wherever possible in order to improve economic outcomes.

Store waste containers properly in all designated plant storage areas.

Assists in the generation of internal bar code labels, and accurately places them on all containers as they are received.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to use light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack.

Basic knowledge of computer operations is needed to properly operate handheld scanners.

Skilled using hand and shop tools.

Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.

Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $18.90 to $26.02
* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry‑leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion.

We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the…