Waste Handler- Compliance Associate

Responsibilities

• Collects waste from laboratories and process areas for transportation to Central Accumulation Areas (CAA) within each facility.
• Ensures laboratory waste containers are properly labeled prior to removal from labs/process areas.
• Utilizes available resources to determine proper waste disposal methods.
• Ensures waste packs comply with federal, state, local and Dow regulations and requirements.
• Maintains CAA including housekeeping, waste pack storage, waste inventory sheets, packaging supplies, and posting of signs.
• Completes and documents inspections of the CAA and other waste storage areas in accordance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements.
• Interacts with R&D personnel to plan individual clean-ups and projects that may involve special waste disposal activities.
• Covers building wide cleanups by coordinating with various work groups.
• Performs periodic checks of safety equipment and maintains files of required documentation.
• Initiates and follows through on issue resolution as needed (i.e. work order submittal and completion tracking).
• Reports task completion status to Supervisor (i.e. Via OPD or other tracking mechanism).
• Safety shower and siren checks (weekly) - Not completing these just validating they were done, entering any work orders needed and marking off in OPD.
• Universal checks waste (quarterly).
• SPCC/PIPP (monthly).
• RCRA checks (weekly).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary coursework or training in environmental science or equivalent on-the-job experience needed.
• Able to communicate well, verbally and in writing, and have strong reading comprehension and listening skills.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with a discerning eye for finding compliance issues during inspections of assigned facilities.
• A self-starter who is self-motivated and can find, prioritize, and carry out multiple tasks with safety a priority.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and adherence to deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and can learn new systems quickly.

Pay

The expected rate for this position ranges from $19 to $20 hourly. The actual hourly rate will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to the hourly rate and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity).