Waste Coordinator

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This individual will support the EHS team in environmental, health, and safety functions including overall site safety. Primary areas of focus will be Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste compliance to meet all federal, state, and local requirements.

• Responsible for safe equipment operation, maintaining a clean working environment, and adhering to all personal safety rules and procedures for both self and others.
• Identify hazardous and non-hazardous waste profiles.
• Perform weekly inspections of waste containers and spill response equipment.
• Complete all applicable compliance checklists.
• Weigh, record, label, store, coordinate, and load shipments with Clean Earth.
• Invoice process includes Clean Earth and William Thomas Group (WTG).
• Satellite accumulation area support.
• Sustainability waste reduction initiative and internal reporting.
• Workiva sustainability data entry.
• Biannual report.
• Complete manifest process.
• Possesses the ability to independently plan work activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate work activities with that of others as a cooperative member of a Team.
• Ability to operate equipment requiring specialized knowledge of processing.
• Can estimate the speed of moving objects to maintain safe vehicle operation.
• Responsible for safe equipment operation and work practices of self and others.
• Enlisted to maintain a clean working environment.
• Responsible for adhering to all personal safety rules and procedures.
• Waste training.
• Safety materials replenish.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hazardous or non-hazardous waste management, chemical handling, or related EHS roles; experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local waste regulations (such as RCRA, EPA, DOT, and OSHA). (Training will be provided if not previously certified).
• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and waste manifest documentation.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Certification in hazardous waste operations (e.g., HAZWOPER) is desirable.
• Must be able to drive powered industrial equipment like motorized lift truck equipment. (Training will be provided if not previously certified).
• Must be computer literate and have previous experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the Internet. Required to be certified per applicable governmental requirements (ex. RCRA, DOT, OSHA, etc.) if not previously certified.

Must be able to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions. Must recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Must possess the ability to count and make simple arithmetic additions, subtractions, multiplications, and divisions.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The salary range for this position is $22 to $26 per hour
, depending on experience and qualifications.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

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