Containerized Waste Processing Technician II

at  Republic Services

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 are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 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. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years of related experience
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire.

• 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.