Waste Processing Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain operational documentation to include reports, licenses, procedures, order requirements, etc.

Supervise segregation, consolidation, and packaging of hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal wastes, and off-spec materials for storage.

Communicate with shipping/receiving when waste is ready for shipment.

Supervise and communicate with other sites and corporate teams to coordinate work.

Monitor order status from order receipt to settlement on each order.

Supervise processing of received wastes, including communications with customer to provide updates and/or resolve issues or clarify requirements.

Create and maintain operational reports.

Responsible for purchasing for the facilities including generating purchase orders, work orders, and review of invoicing for services provided.

Communicate to management facility needs, difficulties and changes in operations.

Affect positive change and continuous improvement.

Oversee production including managing a team of technicians.

Schedule and distribute work to team.

Instruct, provide feedback, direct and assist team in performance of job duties to complete work in accordance with regulatory requirements and Clean Earth policies, practices and procedures.

Train technicians and operators on-the-job in equipment operation, service line processes and necessary paperwork.

Provide training and coaching to team members as needed.

Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in Clean Earth procedures and policies, including incident reports and resolution.

Schedule and distribute work to team.

Maintain records for DOT and State officials as assigned.

Perform published Contingency Plan Emergency Response procedures and acts as the Alternate Emergency Coordinator if appointed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience with packaging, transporting and/or storing hazardous waste
• Experience and knowledge regarding RCRA and DOT Regulations
• Willingness and ability to wear company-provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or environmental field
• 40-hour HAZWOPER course completion
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck (forklift)

Training

• Training may include, but not limited to, the Clean Earth training program designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems.

Additional Information

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• Starting January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
• Sick leave – 24 hours; Observed Holidays – 2 floating days and 8 paid holiday; Vacation – 112 hours.