Waste & Sorting General Laborer (Temporary Project)

Augment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Short-term assignments

Job summary

Augment Human Resource Services is seeking General Laborers for upcoming waste audit and special project assignments at partner waste and recycling facilities in San Diego. This temporary, project-based role involves outdoor work and site cleanup, with a focus on environmental reporting and operational improvement.

Responsibilities include sorting waste for audits, separating recyclables, and assisting with general labor tasks while following PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in general labor, warehouse, sanitation, or recycling is helpful.
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work including bending, lifting, standing, and sorting for extended periods.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be dependable, on time, and ready to work the full assignment duration.
• Must wear PPE and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Sort through waste and recyclable materials by hand for audit and reporting purposes.
• Separate items into specific categories (e.g., plastics, cardboard, organics, metals, contamination).
• Assist with general labor tasks such as loading/unloading bins, cleaning work areas, and organizing materials.
• Use PPE (gloves, safety glasses, masks) and follow strict safety protocols throughout the assignment.
• Support site leads with any other project-related duties as assigned.
• Report any safety concerns or irregularities to supervisors immediately.

Skills

General labor

Warehouse experience

Recycling experience

Job description

Augment Human Resource Services is seeking General Laborers for upcoming waste audit and special project assignments at partner waste and recycling facilities in San Diego. This temporary, project-based role involves outdoor work and site cleanup, with a focus on environmental reporting and operational improvement.

Responsibilities include sorting waste for audits, separating recyclables, and assisting with general labor tasks while following PPE and safety protocols.