Solid Waste Technician

The Solid Waste Technician is responsible for handling, sorting, verifying, and documenting the movement of waste materials in compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This role ensures waste is properly categorized, stored, and transported to designated disposal or recycling facilities, maintaining detailed records to support operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

Join our team as a Solid Waste Technician at GFL Environmental in Cudahy, WI!

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What's in it for you:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including prioritized orthodontics and vision care
• 401K matching and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and more!
• Paid time off
• Competitive wages
• Growth opportunities

What you'll do:

• Load and unload waste containers from vehicles, ensuring proper handling and safety procedures are followed.
• Visually and manually inspect incoming waste to verify content and ensure appropriate categorization (hazardous, recyclable, general).
• Sort waste according to type and direct materials to appropriate processing, storage, or disposal locations.
• Ensure waste is routed to authorized facilities in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Complete and maintain detailed logs, manifests, and other documentation for incoming and outbound waste shipments.
• Assist drivers and disposal personnel with coordination of manifest records and container placement.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area to support safe operations.

What's required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience in waste management, environmental services, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Ability to operate loading equipment and hand tools safely.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in environments with exposure to waste materials (PPE provided).
• Must be able to lift and maneuver heavy containers (up to 50 lbs).

Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com