Waste Technician

GTI Fabrication•Goodyear, AZ

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Technician collects, sorts, stores, and disposes of facility-generated waste in accordance with environmental regulations and company policies. Waste streams include recyclables, scrap material, hazardous and regulated waste, and general refuse. The role supports operational efficiency and environmental compliance across a 530,000-square-foot industrial manufacturing site by ensuring safe, timely, and proper waste handling. It requires coordinating material transportation, tracking waste streams, and supporting recycling initiatives. The position is hourly, with flexible hours to meet business needs. The technician must maintain a visible presence and be available to support first shift as needed. Work is primarily on-site at the Goodyear facility in manufacturing, warehouse, and outdoor areas. The industrial environment includes exposure to dust, noise, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical equipment. Handling materials regulated by DOT or EPA may be required, and PPE—including gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots—is required at all times.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing technician environment.
1–3 years of forklift operations experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the manufacturing facility are required.
PPE is required at all times, including gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.

Nice To Haves

Experience in contract manufacturing and industrial manufacturing environments.
1–3 years of waste management experience.
OSHA 10/30 certification.
HAZWOPER (40-hour) or equivalent hazardous waste handling training.

Responsibilities

Collect, segregate, and transport waste from designated production, warehouse, office, and common areas.
Monitor and empty bins for general trash, scrap, recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastics, and metals, and hazardous waste according to disposal schedules.
Operate waste compactors, balers, forklifts, and pallet jacks to move waste safely within the facility.
Label, package, and store hazardous and regulated waste according to company and legal standards, including EPA, RCRA, and DOT requirements.
Maintain detailed records of waste volumes, manifests, pickup schedules, and disposal methods.
Assist with inspections, audits, and reporting related to waste disposal compliance.
Keep waste accumulation areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety and environmental policies.
Support environmental programs, including spill prevention and emergency response.
Coordinate pickups with third-party waste disposal vendors and recycling partners.
Monitor and report container capacity, material types, and contamination issues.
Suggest improvements in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
Communicate with production and maintenance teams about changing waste-generation needs.