HHW Facility Ops Lead Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Support supervisors in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily operational activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure compliance with supply management procedures.
• Liaise with vendors, transport providers, and waste treatment facilities to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping standards across waste processing and storage areas while ensuring safe handling of chemicals.
• Oversee unloading activities and the receipt of materials into storage and waste treatment systems.
• Facilitate the safe and efficient treatment of waste by collecting, analyzing, and conducting treatment simulations on incoming waste samples.
• Make operational decisions based on waste characterization data and facility permit requirements.
• Authorize batch clearances and filtration processes for treated effluent.
• Collect and evaluate post-treatment samples to confirm suitability for disposal or further processing.
• Report maintenance needs for plant equipment and transportation assets to the appropriate personnel.
• Review and approve RCRA manifests and related compliance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, procedures, and environmental standards by facility personnel.
• Train employees on waste processing procedures, operational practices, and safety requirements.
• Provide timely feedback on employee performance, both positive and corrective, to management.
• Assist with staffing needs by filling in during absences or addressing workflow bottlenecks.
• Participate in emergency response activities involving facility operations and transportation incidents, both on-site and off-site.
• Perform additional duties as required to support facility operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of personnel supervision, facility operations, waste processing, recycling methods, and equipment management.
• Familiarity with receiving processes, purchasing procedures, work orders, licensing requirements, and DOT regulations.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, remain organized, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on the position.
• Additional certifications or licenses, such as a CDL, may be preferred for certain roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in waste management, environmental services, operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting hazardous waste collection, handling, packaging, recycling, and disposal activities for residential and commercial waste streams.
• Ability to work under direct or general supervision while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Ensure safe facility operations through traffic management, customer assistance, and secure unloading of hazardous materials.
• Perform routine facility maintenance activities, including setup, cleanup, inspections, inventory management, waste bulking, unloading, and lab-packing.
• Respond effectively to hazardous material spills and releases through containment measures or activation of emergency response procedures.
• Conduct hazardous material identification and classification tests to determine proper labeling, storage, and disposal methods.
• Assist in preparing, packaging, and loading hazardous waste shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, trucks, pumps, and other facility machinery.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to temporary or contract staff when required.
• Carry out other related operational and environmental duties as assigned.