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CookUnity

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Waste Diversion Supplies: Ensure stations have the correct supplies (stickers, posters, bins) for proper waste diversion. * Green Station Maintenance: Coordinate with the cleaning team to keep the ...

CookUnity

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Waste Diversion Supplies: Ensure stations have the correct supplies (stickers, posters, bins) for proper waste diversion. * Green Station Maintenance: Coordinate with the cleaning team to keep the ...

CookUnity

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA

$18 - $19/hr

Waste Diversion Supplies: Ensure stations have the correct supplies (stickers, posters, bins) for proper waste diversion. * Green Station Maintenance: Coordinate with the cleaning team to keep the ...

LSU AgCenter

Waste Reduction Manager

Central, LA

Responsibilities include operational performance monitoring, waste diversion and material recovery initiatives, data management and reporting, special event waste services, and continuous improvement ...

Recology Service Center

Waste Zero Intern

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

$17 - $22.75/hr

Assists with simple waste audits for customers and contributes to diversion strategies to outline customers' areas for opportunity. May help to implement service changes and follow-up items to ensure ...

Recology

Waste Zero Intern

Seattle, WA · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Assists with simple waste audits for customers and contributes to diversion strategies to outline customers' areas for opportunity. May help to implement service changes and follow-up items to ensure ...

City of Gainesville

Zero Waste Specialist

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$72K/yr

This is technical and administrative work coordinating implementing Zero waste programs including curbside, commercial, and multifamily recycling, food waste diversion, and yard trash programs. This ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for waste diversion in the United States is $122,624.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,500.00 and $138,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Waste Diversion vs Waste Management Technician?

AspectWaste DiversionWaste Management Technician
CertificationsRecycling and waste reduction certificationsOSHA, CDL, or waste handling certifications
Work EnvironmentRecycling centers, waste reduction programsLandfills, waste collection sites, treatment facilities
Industry UsageFocus on reducing waste through recycling and reuseFocus on collection, disposal, and treatment of waste

Waste Diversion professionals primarily focus on reducing waste through recycling and reuse initiatives, while Waste Management Technicians handle waste collection, disposal, and treatment. Both roles are essential in the waste industry but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

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Zero Waste Operator

CookUnity

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

About the Role

The Sustainability Operator plays a key role in ensuring that daily wastemanagement procedures are executed correctly across the LA facility. This role supports the operational execution of recycling, compost, waste audits, and donation processes, helping maintain clean, compliant, and efficient wastediversion systems.

The Sustainability Operator is responsible for carrying out daily walkthroughs, completing wasteaudit forms, preparing and coordinating donations, and ensuring correct sorting and disposal of materials in all kitchens and work areas. This role provides essential operational support to the facility by monitoring compliance, identifying contamination, and reinforcing correct wastehandling behaviors among staff.

Key responsibilities include executing daily waste audits, preparing food waste for donation or internal use, coordinating donation pickups with partner organizations, maintaining Green Stations, and ensuring all supplies needed for proper waste diversion are available and correctly used. This role ensures that Zero Waste procedures are followed consistently and effectively, contributing to CookUnity's environmental goals and operational priorities. 

Responsibilities  

  • Daily Waste Audits: Perform daily trash audits across workstations and document findings.
  • Correct Waste Disposal: Ensure proper waste disposal procedures are followed in all kitchens.
  • Food Waste Handling: Classify, weigh, and dispose of food waste, including donations, compost, garbage, and family meals.
  • Facility Walkthroughs: Conduct daily walkthroughs of kitchens, green stations, fulfillment, and market areas; complete the DAILY AUDIT BIN FORM to identify contamination.
  • Contamination Control: Check recycling and compost streams to ensure they are free of incorrect materials.
  • Material Sorting: Separate and move recyclable and compostable materials according to facility standards.
  • Donation Management: Collect, weigh, record, and pack donations; receive partners and hand off prepared products.
  • Food Waste Preparation: Condition and prepare food waste for donation or internal reuse (back to market).
  • Donation Coordination: Coordinate donation pickups with partnered nonprofit organizations.
  • Daily Reporting: Complete daily trackers for recycling, compost, and donation volumes.
  • Zero Waste Compliance: Follow all safety, cleanliness, and Zero Waste process standards.
  • Operational Feedback: Provide daily feedback to staff to reinforce correct wastesorting behaviors.
  • Green Leader Support: Support team members as a Green Leader, promoting "Go Green" practices.
  • Waste Diversion Supplies: Ensure stations have the correct supplies (stickers, posters, bins) for proper waste diversion.
  • Green Station Maintenance: Coordinate with the cleaning team to keep the Green Stations clean and in order.

General Schedule and Workdays

  • Full Time (5 days a week - 36 to 40 hs weekly).
  • AM: 7:30 to 4:00 pm.
  • PM: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
  • Available to work on the weekends.

Qualifications

  • Operational Experience: Previous experience in warehouse, food production, cleaning, or other handson operational roles. Comfortable working in kitchens, warehouse areas, and food production spaces.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to safely lift and move 20 lbs or more throughout the shift.
  • Basic Reporting Skills : Ability to complete daily trackers and simple audit forms.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to give clear feedback to staff and communicate deviations or contamination findings. Spanish and English.
  • Interest in Waste Reduction: Genuine interest in recycling, composting, waste diversion, or environmental practices (no prior experience required).
  • Language: Basic English required; Spanish is a strong plus.

Job Requirement 

  • Bilingual: Spanish and English (mainly spoken).
  • Basic knowledge of Google Docs.
  • Experience operating both: Forklift and Pallet Jack

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