Waste Processing Technician I - Entry Level

Covanta; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits start first day

Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

401k match up to 7%

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Waste Processing Technician I to join our Sustainable Site Solutions team. This entry-level role performs on-site waste collection and processing, operating forklifts, compactors, and balers under direction of the Project Manager.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year shipping/receiving experience, forklift familiarity, and strong attention to detail. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED preferred; GED Works program offered for employees to achieve GED.
• 1+ year of experience in shipping/receiving like environment.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Able to pass respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as fork trucks, balers, compactors, etc.
• Process waste materials into like commodities or in accordance with vendor specifications
• General housekeeping. Sweeping, washing and other maintenance of the area Covanta is responsible for
• Preventative Maintenance paperwork for equipment
• Loading/Unloading of van trailers and/or flat beds
• Managing collection points within a client's facility
• Ability to demonstrate how actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors (Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities)
• Interact with plant personnel to determine needs of the local areas

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving

PPE safety

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

GED Works program available

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Waste Processing Technician I to join our Sustainable Site Solutions team. This entry-level role performs on-site waste collection and processing, operating forklifts, compactors, and balers under direction of the Project Manager.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year shipping/receiving experience, forklift familiarity, and strong attention to detail. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.