CES - Waste Processing Tech II

Covanta; Village of Lindenhurst (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life insurance

Retirement plan

EAP

Wellness incentive

Career development

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld in Lindenhurst, NY, is seeking a Waste Processing Technician II to operate and maintain waste processing across streams with minimal supervision. You will handle safety, permits, QA/QC, and paperwork, and work with equipment including pressure washers, forklifts, and conveyors.

Responsibilities include compliant record-keeping, driving mobile equipment, and general facility upkeep, while maintaining strong safety and quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site role in the USA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in a related role.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test.
• Ability to use NetSuite and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Able to operate cranes, forklifts and power tools safely.
• Willing to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying postures.
• OSHA-compliant working knowledge and ability to follow guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic facility permit requirements and support safety/compliance.
• Operate equipment including pressure washers, power tools, forklifts, and more.
• Safely operate mobile equipment within facility boundaries.
• Off-load inbound packages, liquid trucks, and containers.
• Process inbound material using facility equipment.
• QA/QC and lab analysis for waste streams and materials.
• Complete facility paperwork and regulatory records.
• General cleaning of facility and grounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Good judgement

OSHA compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

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

The Waste Processing Technician II (WPT II) is a mid-level position within the facility operations at Reworld. The WPT II will be experienced and capable to conduct industrial waste processing on all waste streams utilizing the various technologies and equipment available to them with little direct oversight.

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 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 1+ year of experience
• Able to pass respirator fit test
• Ability to utilize NetSuite
• 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
• Operate shredders, grinders, and conveyor belts within OSHA guidelines preferred
• 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

Benefits:

• Rewarding careers with competitive pay
• No cost Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance, as well as supplemental employee life and AD&D and dependent life options
• Industry leading retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Incentive & Rewards Program
• Round‑time support through our Health Advocate partnership
• Career development and mentorship
• Educational assistance to help you invest in your future
• And much more

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: 24.86 - 33.13 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 Affinitive 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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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.