Environmental Project Manager; Waste
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-29
Listing for:
The Planet Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are partnering with our client to identify an Environmental Project Manager (Waste) to work out at a large manufacturing facility in Chicago.
$65K to $85K with some flexibility depending on experience
General Description- Coordinates all on/off activities in relation to the storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and other related services following Federal, state and local regulations
- Segregate, sort and verify packaging for off-site waste shipments in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements
- Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use
- Clean/maintain organization and compliance of 180-day Accumulation Area, including sweeping the floor, mopping the floor, labeling drums, checking to ensure drums are closed properly
- Assist Environmental with response to chemical spill incidents by placing adsorbents on liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids and containerizing cleaned up materials for proper disposal
- Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick up and waste organ
- Perform monthly SPCC Inspections
- Perform inspections of waste storage areas, and emergency equipment, taking corrective action to eliminate deficiencies identified during the inspection
- Inventory and Inspections of Waste Spill Kits. Refilling Spill Kits when necessary
- Document and inform Resource Manager of any contamination in plant’s recycling and waste containers
- Maintain necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections and other activities as required
- Collect batteries from around the R&D sites, then sort the batteries by DOT designations into proper containers, labeling & dating the containers
- Collect recyclables throughout the plant and transports to disposal container or storage room
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or environmental experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing organization is required
- Positive customer service and social skills
- Previous experience in the hazardous and solid waste industry preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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