Environmental Technician - Repair Solutions

GKN • El Cajon, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Technician supports non-hazardous waste management and recycling activities and responds to non-hazardous and hazardous spill clean-ups. The environmental technician will also be directly involved with hands-on cleaning and maintenance activities. This role will report into the Health, Safety, and Environmental department.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with environmental responsibilities.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to pass training upon hire.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs unassisted and be able to wear personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read operational, technical, and/or safety related instructions.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials and waste.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Experience using heavy and light equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, lifting equipment, pressure washer and other cleaning tools.
• Good communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts for transferring non-hazardous recyclable materials for offsite processing.
• Utilizes equipment to clean wet dust collectors, thermal spray booths, and other operational machinery and work areas.
• May occasionally use scissor lift or aerial lift to clean ducting and horizontal surfaces.
• May occasionally transfer hazardous materials on site.
• Responds to non-hazardous and hazardous waste spills.
• Maintains facility grounds by removing trash and debris that could impact stormwater.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supports recycling and waste minimization efforts for the site.
• Conducts inspections of emergency equipment

Benefits

• We offer fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities.
• This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.
• With some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
• A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
• Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.
• We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment.
• Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.
• It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.
• By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
• We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
• We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed