Waste Processing Technician

Who we are
For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.
Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.
Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
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Our values
Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.
Reporting to the Lead Waste Processing Tech and Supervisor, the Waste Processing Technician is an entry-level position which involves shipping and receiving and use of a forklift at our Covanta CES Sumter site.
Responsibilities:

• Processing waste
• Moving freight
• Operate various forms of equipment i.e., forklifts, vertical balers, horizontal balers, pallet jacks, shredders, compactors, etc.
• Perform inventories on supplies
• Handle shipping paperwork for the various waste vendors
• Load/Unload van trailers and/or flatbed trucks

Qualifications/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; Covanta offers GED Works - a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
• 1+ years of waste industry experience preferred
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Forklift experience and ability to become forklift certified through internal coaching
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated attention to detail and time management skills

Shifts: 12 hour shift work - 3 days on, 2 days off, then 2 days on, 3 days off then same schedule for night rotation.
Covanta 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 or protected veteran status.
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