Republic Services is hiring: Containerized Waste Processing Tech in Grand View

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

Principle 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.
• 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.
• Store 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack.
• Basic knowledge of computer operations is needed 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.

Rewarding Compensation And 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).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.