Waste Management Technician - 1st Shift

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day. Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.

This role requires full-time presence at our Oxford, NC office.

About the role

Assists in the day-to-day management of solid and hazardous waste streams. Assists in maintaining compliance with Federal, State and local regulations governing waste management.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assigned work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Assists in the proper handling, documentation, inspection of, and transportation of hazardous wastes.
• Assists in inspecting all forms of waste to determine the proper method of disposal.
• Properly labels and inventories all hazardous wastes as directed by Supervisor.
• Properly maintains satellite accumulation areas, including the movement of drum/containers from the floor to the proper storage.
• Assists in maintaining facility compliance with environmental, safety and health regulations and Company policies.
• Assists in maintaining required regulatory records/documentation.
• Manages the day-to-day collection of recyclable materials as required.
• Must be able to respond and help mitigate emergency events regarding any waste, including hazardous materials.
• Operates various pieces of material handling equipment.
• Operates and maintains filter press, drum crusher, balers, compactors, and other solid waste management equipment.
• Assists Supervisor in scheduling pick ups of non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste, recyclable materials and steel drums.
• Communicates immediately to Supervisor any personnel problems, job coordination problems, parts or tool shortages, damages observed to equipment, building, or utilities, accidents, or safety hazards, company policy violations or any other information that requires attention.
• Must be able to respond to plant emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• One to three years of experience
• Must be able to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.
• Must meet respirator requirements.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use common hand tools safely and effectively.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50+ pounds and maneuver containers weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Able to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Able to stand and/or walk 90% (and sit 10%) of an 8-hr day which includes climbing a ladder or steps.
• Must meet the vision and hearing requirements.

Schedule

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $16.50 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (eligible for employees and their families)
• Company-paid basic life insurance policy
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance (benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if disabled)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurances
• Flexible spending accounts
• Critical illness insurance
• Group legal and identity theft protection
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• 3 weeks of vacation (pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment)
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year