Waste Auditor

Certified Enterprises Inc is seeking a Waste Auditor based in the South Bay area of Northern California. The role involves conducting on-site waste audits at various client locations across the U.S., evaluating waste streams, and providing actionable insights for waste reduction. The position requires strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and a passion for sustainability, with 40-60% travel and some flexibility in work hours. Remote work is possible.
Position Summary


Certified Waste Solutions provides waste solutions for commercial, industrial, and multi-family clients, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. We are currently in need of a Waste Auditor based out of the South Bay (Northern California area: San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto are examples but not limited). The Waste Auditor will perform on-site waste audits at client locations across the United States. This role involves evaluating waste streams, identifying opportunities for waste reduction and diversion, and compiling comprehensive audit reports to present actionable insights to clients. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for sustainability. You will work closely with clients to understand their waste management practices, collect and analyze data, and deliver customized recommendations that support environmental goals and regulatory compliance.







Location: Role is based out of South Bay, San Jose, Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco area (WFH & Travel)







Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities



Coordinate with client and onsite contacts to prepare logistics to ensure preparedness for audits.
Coordinate with the audit team to prepare for audits, including building audit and travel schedule, managing supplies and inventory.
Travel to client locations to perform hands-on waste audits. May require oversite of temp personnel who are engaged to help with auditing.
Audits involve physically sorting commercial clients’ waste streams to identify contamination and opportunities for program improvement.
Photo document and log data of the audit process and segregated materials for report.
Manage and analyze multiple large datasets using MS Office Suite to find trends, identify operational opportunities, and produce deliverables.
Contact vendors to obtain relevant information for audit reports.
Prepare and present audit reports using MS Office.
Participate in client education events and activities.
Conduct site visits of client facilities to ensure program compliance.
Promote brand and services through excellent customer service during normal client interactions.






Qualifications



Travel to out of state locations to work on project. (40-60% travel)
Flexibility to work odd hours including evenings and early mornings.
College or high school diploma; or 6+ months related experience and/or training.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs: Excel and Word.
Knowledge of Google Apps, strong collaboration skills.
Flexible and adaptable – willing and able to respond to internal and external requests.
Valid, federally compliant driver’s license, must have reliable transportation and clean driving record.
Ability to capture, analyze and present data to clients.
Environmental industry experience preferred but not needed.
Must be able to work outdoors in different climates and weather conditions.






Work Environment and Physical Demands



The employee is regularly required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is frequently required to multitask during a project.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employee will be exposed to different workplace environments, mostly working in exterior environments with varying weather conditions.
Work can be messy and there may be odors from the waste.
There is nothing dangerous or harmful and proper safety gear will be provided.