Recycling Auditor

About the role

The Recycling Auditor will monitor and assess the quality of inbound loads for recycling by inspecting, documenting, and communicating the quality and composition of delivered material to ensure alignment with required guidelines. For highly contaminated or non-compliant loads, the Recycling Auditor will record observations and communicate with Operations, Accounting, and Sales Managers to bill customers properly and remedy improper recycling behavior. This position reports to the Operations Manager at the Recycling Center.

Responsibilities

• Inspects inbound material stream being delivered to the facility.
• Conducts visual and physical audits of inbound recycling materials to characterize and determine recycling material composition.
• Documents information regarding the targeted inbound customer material/loads.
• Places specific notifications on contaminated loads and takes photos of material streams as necessary.
• Identifies loads with significant amounts of unrecyclable items and communicates to customers and/or the Operations, Accounting, and Sales Teams.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a safety-sensitive environment such as manufacturing, transportation, logistics, recycling, or waste-related industries.
• Experience showing ability to work independently and use good judgment to make decisions and execute the work.
• Strong aptitude for visually observing materials and discerning or making a fair judgment call on the quality of the load.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to work flexible hours to match the receiving facility or collection vehicles.
• Possess initiative, adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record required in certain locations where it is necessary to travel between facilities.

Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• 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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

More details on benefits.

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 our 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, focusing on building sustainable neighborhoods.