Containerized Waste Processing Technician I

Republic Services • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Processing Technician ensures the safe and effective treatment and handling of containerized wastes. The role receives, screens, unloads, treats, and tracks incoming waste streams and outgoing residuals. The technician processes manifests, manages container off-loading and storage, tracks inventory using handheld barcode scanners, operates forklifts, collects and analyzes samples, consolidates compatible wastes when possible, and labels containers. Other related duties may be assigned.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Review, sign, and process incoming manifests, noting discrepancies.
• Direct off-loading operations for receipt of primarily non-bulk containers into facility storage systems for processing and handling.
• Use a handheld barcode scanner as the primary internal recordkeeping system to support safe handling and inventory of containerized wastes.
• Operate a forklift to handle non-bulk containerized wastes.
• Collect and analyze waste samples.
• Consolidate like wastes where possible to improve economic outcomes.
• Store waste containers properly in designated plant storage areas.
• Assist in generating internal barcode labels and accurately place them on containers as they are received.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 and 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed