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Temporary Waste Audit Worker

Company: Corporate Waste Solutions (CWS)

Location: Houston, Texas

Pay: $20/hr. hour, minimum 4 hours (typically 6-8 hours)

Notice: As much as 4 weeks prior to workday, but can be as little as day before workday

Corporate Waste Solutions (CWS) is a woman-owned and operated small business providing sustainable waste management solutions through analytics, innovative technologies, training, and culture change. Sustainability is at the core of our business and is what drives the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of our company.

We are seeking temporary (per diem) workers available for one-time employment or who are interested in ongoing opportunities to assist us when conducting waste audits for our clients. This work is conducted both during the day and evening hours. When applying for this job, please indicate your availability.

Excellent opportunity for college students. Gain experience in environmental field work and earn extra income.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • No previous experience required; all training and work will be done on site.
  • Assist the team in sorting, categorizing, and weighing recycling (paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, etc.) and office waste (including same day organic food remnants, liquids, etc.) during a waste audit
  • Work can be done seated or standing
  • Collaborate with a team
  • All necessary instruction, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (single-use apron, sleeves to cover arms, gloves)
  • An interesting way to spend the day and learn about waste and recycling
  • Waste audits are performed at various times throughout the year; we are hiring for specific dates and maintaining a list of interested individuals who can be called upon as needed
  • Must be available to work in the evenings between 6pm and midnight.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday, occasionally Saturday
  • Typical day is between 4 and 8 hours
  • Report times can vary. Day work will be between 8am-5pm, Night work will be between 6pm and midnight.
  • Dress code: closed toe and non-slip shoes (sneakers, work boots), appropriate jeans, t-shirt, and applicable Personal Protective Equipment (as supplied by CWS)

Requirements:

  • Reliable transportation (transportation not provided)
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs
  • Ability to work outside in various conditions (heat, cold)
  • Ability to adhere to safety guidelines
  • Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with coworkers

Additional Skills, Experience Not Required (A Plus):

  • Spanish speaking and translation skills

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 16 per week

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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