2nd Shift - Waste Processing Technician I

Reworld Waste; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Waste Process Technician I for the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM). This entry-level role focuses on safely handling waste processing tasks, QA/QC, and basic equipment operation to support recycling and waste conversion processes.

You will work with forklifts, pumps, and common tools, with on-site training and opportunities to advance as you gain experience in a carbon-negative waste management environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• GED Works program offered for employees to achieve their GED.
• 1+ year of experience
• Able to pass respirator fit test
• Ability to utilize NetSuite
• Must exercise good judgement and problem-solving skills
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 unload 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Good judgment

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Cranes

Power tools

NetSuite

Job description

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.

All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

This is a 2nd shift position the hours for the role are 2pm - 10:30pm.

The Waste Process Technician I (WPT I) is an entry level position responsibletosafelyperformthe 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. TheWPT Iis expected to have a general mechanical understanding of waste processing equipment. Specifically, via forklift, forklift attachments, hose, and valve operation.

Responsibilities

• 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 toolsin accordance withcompany policies and procedures as well as OSHA requirements.
• Safelyoperatemobile equipment (e.g., yard dog) within the facility boundaries.
• Abletooff loadinbound 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 andsubmitall facilityassociatedpaperwork (facility receiving, piece count, material verification, manifest review, etc.) associated with regulatory and safety record keeping paperwork.
• General cleaning of facility and grounds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Reworldoffers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
• 1+ year of experience
• Able to pass respirator fit test
• Ability toutilizeNetSuite
• Must exercise good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and time management
• Must be able tooperatecranes, 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.

All Reworld positions require a candidate’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s Values, including (but not limited to) 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.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 18.85 - 25.05 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 reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an 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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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimesselectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role)has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.