Waste Picker Jobs

Strong technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in solid waste management.

8 years of experience, with a combination of technical, supervisory, project management and business management experience.

Experience with all types of waste management facilities, including landfill, waste transfer, composting and material and energy recovery.

Working with the Quality Management team to uphold quality standards and procedures.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead and motivate employees and help manage project teams.

Experience and knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, regulations, codes, standards and best practices.

Demonstrated experience leading and administering landfill operations and waste management programs, including business/process management and supervisory experience

Demonstrated experience with quality management systems and continuous improvement programs such as LEAN/Six Sigma

Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities

Receive, manage, and resolve complaints, disputes, and conflicts

Set priorities; meet deadlines; and manage work demands

Identify the educational/training needs of others; develop formal educational/training programs; and teach or instruct others

Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations.

Deep knowledge of work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.

As a PeopleReady Associate You'll Benefit From

The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

Strong time management skills to show up on time and work late hours.

Participate in Zero Waste Captain on-boarding training.

Assist in the mid-and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials.

Relay boots on the ground observations to guide areas of improvement and overall program development.

Contribute ideas to improve material circularity based on most commonly seen items in the waste stream.

Maintain a clean sorting area and support the post-show pick after each event.

Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations.

Deep knowledge of work routines and procedures in collecting solid waste materials for disposal, reuse, and recycling.

The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

Riding on the back of garbage collection truck collecting solid waste on a designated route.