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Waste Processing Technician I

Reworld Waste
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/16/2025
Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we’re missing is you. Apply today!

About The Role

The Processing Technician is responsible for the collection and processing of material from their client’s facility. The Processing Tech takes their direction from the Supervisor or Manager when applicable. The Processing Tech will utilize various forms of machinery to perform their everyday tasks, including forklifts, compactors, and balers.

Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment such as fork trucks, balers, compactors, etc.
  • Process waste materials into like commodities or in accordance with vendor specifications
  • General housekeeping. Sweeping, washing and other maintenance of the area(s) Reworld is responsible for
  • Loading/Unloading of van trailers and/or flat beds
  • Managing collection points within a client’s facility
  • Interact with plant personnel to determine needs of the local areas

Qualifications/Skills

  • Shipping/receiving industry experience preferred
  • HS diploma or GED preferred; Reworld offers GED Works – a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
  • Forklift Experience is preferred
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and time management skills
  • Ability to become forklift certified through internal coaching
  • Ability to work long shifts and to be punctual for your assigned start time

Shift: Monday to Friday –11:00am to 7:30pm

Physical Demands Of The Role

  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
  • Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
  • Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
  • Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
  • Consistently work in various weather conditions

What Reworld Offers You

  • Health Care Benefits - start first day of employment.
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401k - match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to Reworldwaste.com and clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ button. Under Inquires, select ‘Careers’ in the Interest field, fill out all required fields including your message. In the message section, please note this is a ‘Job Application Accommodation Request’.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

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