Waste Yard Operator — Entry Level & Safety‑Focused

Reworld Waste; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

FSA/HSA

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Waste Process Technician I in Avon Lake, Ohio. This entry-level role focuses on safely moving inbound trucks, handling materials, operating basic processing equipment, and recording inventory data. A general mechanical understanding is helpful.

Responsibilities include operating equipment (pressure washers, hand trucks, forklifts), ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining clean facilities. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License
• Must exercise good judgement and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and time management.
• Must be computer proficient and able to operate with Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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.
• Ability to move, operate, and back in a yard dog tractor.
• Administratively process inbound material / inventory using inventory tracking software and handheld scanners.
• Able to off load inbound packages, liquid trucks, and containers.
• De‑pack materials from original manufacturers packaging and sorting contents for disposal according to disposal plan.
• General cleaning of facility and grounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Judgement and problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure washers

Power tools

Hand trucks

Forklifts

Inventory tracking software

Handheld scanners

Job description

Reworld Waste is seeking a Waste Process Technician I in Avon Lake, Ohio. This entry-level role focuses on safely moving inbound trucks, handling materials, operating basic processing equipment, and recording inventory data. A general mechanical understanding is helpful.

Responsibilities include operating equipment (pressure washers, hand trucks, forklifts), ensuring safety and compliance, and maintaining clean facilities. Training and growth opportunities are available.