Containerized Waste Processing Tech

About the Role

The Processing Technician ensures safe, effective treatment and handling of containerized wastes by properly receiving, screening, unloading, treating, and tracking incoming waste streams and outgoing residuals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, signs, and processes incoming manifests, noting any discrepancies.
• Directs off-loading operations for receipt of primarily non-bulk containers into the facility’s storage systems for process and handling.
• Uses handheld bar code scanner as the primary internal recordkeeping system to ensure the safe, effective handling and inventory of containerized wastes.
• Performs forklift operations to facilitate the handling of all non-bulk containerized wastes.
• Collects and analyzes waste samples.
• Consolidates like-wastes wherever possible in order to improve economic outcomes.
• Stores waste containers properly in all designated plant storage areas.
• Assists in the generation of internal bar code labels and accurately places them on all containers as they are received.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to use light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations to properly operate handheld scanners.
• Skilled using hand and shop tools.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.90 to $26.02 per hour, reflecting the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

About the Company

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization help deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our Company Values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86 and an inclusive, diverse culture where every voice counts. In 2024, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants.