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CookUnity

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA

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 ...

CookUnity

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Coordinate donation pick-ups with partnered non-profit organizations. * Daily Reporting: Complete daily trackers for recycling, compost, and donation volumes. * Zero Waste Compliance: Follow all ...

CookUnity

Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA

$18 - $19/hr

Coordinate donation pick‑ups with partnered non‑profit organizations. * Daily Reporting: Complete daily trackers for recycling, compost, and donation volumes. * Zero Waste Compliance: Follow all ...

Jack Flash

Food Operations Manager

Effingham, IL · On-site

Manages the commissary and other Jack Flash food concepts with a focus on improving profit margins by increasing sales and controlling waste. * Partners with supervisors to manage category pricing ...

Jack Flash Stores

Food Operations Manager

Effingham, IL · On-site

... waste.Partners with supervisors to manage category pricing strategy to maximize sales and profitability; from full price thru promotional pricing.Oversees the purchase of all inventory using accurate ...

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What is a waste partner?

Waste Partners are companies or organizations that specialize in managing, collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste materials for businesses, municipalities, or individuals. They work to ensure that waste is handled in an environmentally responsible and compliant manner, often providing services such as waste collection, recycling programs, hazardous waste disposal, and consulting on sustainable waste practices. Partnering with a waste management company helps organizations reduce their environmental impact and comply with local and national waste regulations.

What are some common challenges waste partners face when coordinating with local municipalities and private clients?

Waste Partners often navigate varying regulations, schedules, and service expectations when working with both local municipalities and private clients. Balancing these different requirements can be challenging, especially when ensuring compliance with environmental laws and maintaining efficient collection routes. Strong communication and organizational skills are key to resolving logistical issues, aligning stakeholder priorities, and delivering consistent, high-quality waste management services. Collaborating closely with municipal officials and private organizations helps build trust and streamline operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a waste management partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Waste Management Partner, you need knowledge of waste handling regulations, environmental compliance, and operational logistics, often supported by experience in environmental services or relevant certifications. Familiarity with waste tracking software, safety management systems, and recycling technologies is typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help in coordinating with clients, regulatory bodies, and internal teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible waste management operations.

What is the difference between Waste Partners vs Waste Management?

AspectWaste PartnersWaste Management
CertificationsHauler licenses, safety trainingHauler licenses, safety training
Work EnvironmentLocal waste collection, recycling facilitiesNational waste collection, disposal sites
Industry UsageRegional waste services, recyclingLarge-scale waste management, logistics

Waste Partners typically refers to regional or local waste collection companies focusing on recycling and waste hauling, while Waste Management is a large, national corporation providing comprehensive waste disposal, recycling, and environmental services. Both roles require similar certifications and operate within the waste industry, but their scope and scale differ significantly.

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Zero Waste Operator

Los Angeles, CA

CookUnity
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 24 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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