Waste Processing Technician I — 2nd Shift (GED Funded)

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

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.