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Waste Control Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Contamination Control: Check recycling and compost streams to ensure they are free of incorrect ... Zero Waste Compliance: Follow all safety, cleanliness, and Zero Waste process standards.

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Contamination Control: Check recycling and compost streams to ensure they are free of incorrect ... Zero Waste Compliance: Follow all safety, cleanliness, and Zero Waste process standards.

Solid Waste Engineer

Madison, WI ยท On-site

$70K - $125K/yr

Landfill gas collection and control system design including active gas systems. * Management ... Solid waste facility operations * Construction management and quality assurance * Design of ...

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA ยท On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Contamination Control: Check recycling and compost streams to ensure they are free of incorrect ... Zero Waste Compliance: Follow all safety, cleanliness, and Zero Waste process standards.

Be Seen First

Inventory integrity, FIFO practices, and waste control. Ensure all relevant documentation and follow-up are completed on time and accurately. The Person Experience * Demonstrated ability to support ...

Executive Chef Paloma Scratch Kitchen

Pigeon Forge, TN ยท On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

Monitor and manage inventory, plate costing, and waste control in accordance with AATMOS Hospitality standard operating procedures * Partner with the restaurant management team to align kitchen ...

Hazardous Waste Technician

Clearfield, UT ยท On-site

$20.75 - $25/hr

Ability to analyze and interpret basic chemical analysis results and QC * 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certificate * Experience working at military ...

Executive Chef

Gatlinburg, TN ยท On-site

$67K - $93K/yr

Monitor and manage inventory, plate costing, and waste control in accordance with AATMOS standard operating procedures * Partner with the restaurant management team to align kitchen operations with ...

Quality Control Cook

New York, NY ยท On-site

$22.29/hr

Monitor product waste, control portions, and accurately report damaged, expired, or nonconforming food items. * Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized cooking stations, equipment, utensils, and ...

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How much do waste control jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for waste control in the United States is $24.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical work conditions and daily responsibilities for waste control?

Waste Control professionals often work in industrial, municipal, or healthcare settings, and spend much of their time handling, sorting, and safely disposing of various types of waste materials. Daily responsibilities may include inspecting waste storage areas, operating collection and disposal equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and maintaining accurate records of disposed materials. The job may involve working both indoors and outdoors, and occasionally require the use of protective gear. Collaboration with facility staff, environmental specialists, and third-party vendors is common to ensure smooth operations. Working effectively in this role helps create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone.

What is a waste control?

A Waste Control job involves managing, reducing, and properly disposing of waste materials to ensure environmental compliance and workplace safety. Responsibilities can include waste tracking, recycling coordination, hazardous material handling, and implementing waste reduction programs. Waste Control professionals work in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and municipal services to minimize environmental impact. The role requires knowledge of waste management regulations and best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in waste control, and why are they important?

To thrive in Waste Control, you need knowledge of proper waste segregation, environmental regulations, and safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with waste management systems, hazardous material handling equipment, and certifications such as OSHA or HAZWOPER is valuable. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication help you succeed in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. These skills ensure efficient waste handling while protecting both public health and the environment.

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Infographic showing various Waste Control job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,826 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Hazardous Waste Technician

Lockwood Industries, LLC dba Fralock

Milpitas, CA โ€ข On-site

$27 - $33/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago


Job description

Hazardous Waste Technician

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite

Shift: Grave

Schedule: 10:00 PM -6:30 AM, Sunday-Thursday

Hourly Range: $27.00 - $33.00, DOE

Shift Differential: 15%

Location: Milpitas, CA


Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

  • Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
  • Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers and employees.
  • Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests, and work proactively to solve problems.
  • Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
  • Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
  • Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
  • Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company


This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.


Job Summary

The Hazardous Waste Technician will be responsible for implementing and maintaining regulatory requirements relating to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT). This position will be working with engineers and technicians daily to ensure our Engineering and Manufacturing Operations can support the company's goals while meeting all environmental objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for environmental compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and associated agencies
  • Perform tasks related to regulatory hazardous waste handling, waste treatment and discharge storage and disposal requirements per local, state, and federal governing bodies
  • Monitor and manage levels of hazardous waste at each department's satellite accumulation area
  • Identifying all hazardous material and hazardous waste and ensuring that all stated are properly stored, used and disposed of based on material classification
  • Determine waste process and implementation of new waste streams
  • Ensure all hazardous material and hazardous waste is properly labeled
  • Accurately record and maintain hazardous waste inventory logs and conduct frequent auditing per company's guidelines
  • Conduct audits related to the conditions and handling of storage locations
  • Prepare and schedule the process in which hazardous waste is disposed of by company guidelines and government regulations
  • Implement and control the Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Control Plan (SPCC)
  • Order, receive, and maintain all materials needed to support containment and disposal method supplies
  • Perform environmental compliance and due diligence audits
  • Manage hazardous materials and ensure all hazardous materials are labeled and stored properly in the storage areas

Required Skills

  • Implementation and maintaining a hazardous materials and hazardous waste program that conforms with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Managing hazardous waste storage and accumulation areas
  • Deploying and leading emergency response crews in incidents involving hazardous and non-hazardous material releases to air, soil and water
  • Knowledge in providing situational PPE requirements based on risk assessment level with the application of hazardous material and hazardous waste in work environment
  • Ability to administer general/emergency first aid and CPR


Preferred Skills

  • Demonstrated strong propensity for hands-on work and attention to detail in either academic or career pursuits
  • Ability to multi-task, to manage shifting priorities and to follow through on projects with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a construction/industrial environment
  • Ability to communicate well with technicians and engineers
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 yrs. experience in manufacturing environment
  • Operators are required to have Hazardous Communication training covering cyanide safety after accepting job offer. The training must be completed before work assignments are given.


Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma, G.E.D., five (5) years’ work experience with accredited certification program, or two (2) years related technical training program/military technical training with two (2) years’ work experience.


Physical Requirements

  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects and perform maintenance tasks.
  • Correctable Vision and Hearing.
  • Ability to stand/walk and perform physical labor for most of the working shift. Pull, push, squat. etc. to accomplish repairs.
  • Intermittently lift loads of up to 50 pounds


All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all of the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

  • Social Security Verification
  • Prior Employment Verification
  • Criminal History
  • Personal and Professional References
  • Motor Vehicle Records
  • Credit History


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.


Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.