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Waste Processing Technician II

  • Kitchener, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 1, 2026
  • 1 position

$24–$32 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 1+ years
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Waste Processing Technician II is responsible for conducting industrial waste processing using various technologies and equipment while ensuring safety and compliance. They also manage inbound material offloading, perform QA/QC analysis, and maintain accurate regulatory documentation.

Job details

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 Waste Processing Technician II (WPT II) is a mid-level position within the facility operations at Reworld. The WPT II will be experienced and capable to conduct industrial waste processing on all waste streams utilizing the various technologies and equipment available to them with little direct oversight. Responsibilities: Understand basic facility permit requirements and conduct daily activities to support all safety and compliance requirements. Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to pressure washers, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, and other power tools in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA requirements. Safely operate mobile equipment (e.g., yard dog) within the facility boundaries. Able to off load inbound packages, liquid trucks, and containers. Process inbound material using facility and mobile equipment. Waste stream QA/QC & Lab analysis associated with receiving and shipping waste and material. Complete and submit all facility associated paperwork (facility receiving, piece count, material verification, manifest review, etc.) associated with regulatory and safety record keeping paperwork. General cleaning of facility and grounds. Requirements: High School Diploma / GED required 1+ year of experience Able to pass respirator fit test Ability to utilize NetSuite Must exercise good judgement and problem-solving skills Demonstrate attention to detail and time management Must be able to operate cranes, forklifts, hand trucks, and other power tools Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds Kneeling, crawling, stooping, bending, or twisting for extended periods of time Walking and/or standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel Excellent written and verbal communication skills Benefits: Rewarding careers with competitive pay No cost Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance, as well as supplemental employee life and AD&D and dependent life options Industry leading retirement plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Incentive & Rewards Program Round-the-clock support through our Health Advocate partnership Career development and mentorship Educational assistance to help you invest in your future and much more 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. Pay Transparency Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 23.89 - 31.78 CAD per hour Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in Canada have access to extended health care, dental, STD "Top-Up", LTD, and a retirement savings plan. Additional benefits include Group Term Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time. Our DEI Commitment Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

What you’ll do

The Waste Processing Technician II is responsible for conducting industrial waste processing using various technologies and equipment while ensuring safety and compliance. They also manage inbound material offloading, perform QA/QC analysis, and maintain accurate regulatory documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the ability to operate industrial equipment, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance • Basic AD&D Insurance • Supplemental Employee Life Insurance • Supplemental AD&D Insurance • Dependent Life Options • Retirement Plan • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Incentive & Rewards Program • Health Advocate Partnership • Career Development • Mentorship • Educational Assistance • Extended Health Care • Dental • Short Term Disability Top-Up • Long Term Disability • Paid Parental Leave

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
  • Forklift operation · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Industrial Waste Processing
  • Equipment Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Pressure Washing
  • Power Tools
  • QA/QC
  • Lab Analysis
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Safety Record Keeping
  • NetSuite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Problem-solving
  • Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Hand Trucks
  • Sustainable Materials
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Record Keeping
  • Lifting Ability
  • Advocacy
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Management
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Facility Operations
  • Leadership
  • Pressure Washer
  • Innovation
  • Waste Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Mentorship
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Quality Control
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Engineering
  • Processing Technician
  • Waste / Recycling Worker
  • Garbage and Recycling Collectors
  • Recycling and Reclamation Workers
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

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