Waste Processing Technician I

Reworld Projects, LLC; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is hiring a Waste Process Technician I in Gary, Indiana. This entry-level role focuses on safe waste processing, QA/QC, and material handling, including forklift operation and equipment use in a recycling/processing environment.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ year experience, and the ability to pass a respirator fit test; NetSuite and MS Office skills are desired. The role requires lifting up to 50 lb and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; GED Works program available.
• 1+ year of experience in related role.
• Able to pass respirator fit test.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks.
• Proficient with NetSuite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Understand facility permit requirements and safety/compliance duties.
• Operate equipment including pressure washers, power tools, forklifts per policies.
• Safely operate mobile equipment within site boundaries.
• Off-load inbound packages, liquid trucks, and containers.
• Process inbound material via facility and mobile equipment.
• Conduct waste QA/QC & Lab analysis for receiving/shipping.
• Complete facility paperwork and maintain safety/regulatory records.
• General cleaning of facility and grounds.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who we are

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 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 & Lab analysis associated with receiving and shipping waste and material. 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• 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.

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: 17.12 - 22.74 USD per hour

Benefits

• 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.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• EAP.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational assistance.

Reworld’s DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affitable 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 sometimes selectively 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.

Additional Information

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/