Environmental Technician

MPS Group, Inc .•Detroit, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

MPS Group, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Technician to join its team at the GM Factory Zero Complex in Detroit, Michigan. The role is responsible for handling solid and hazardous waste at the plant. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on first shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in waste management.
Equivalent combinations of experience, training, and/or education are accepted.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

Current 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification with annual refresher; training will be provided upon hire.
Current Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training; training will be provided upon hire.
Current 40-hour Department of Transportation (DOT) training; training will be provided upon hire.
Current fork truck operator training; training will be provided upon hire.

Responsibilities

Collect trash, recyclables, hazardous waste, scrap metal, and other waste streams throughout the plant and transport them to disposal containers or storage rooms.
Segregate, sort, and package waste streams for off-site shipment in accordance with EPA requirements.
Load semi-trailers and roll-off boxes for shipment to landfills, recycling centers, and other disposal sites.
Perform and document daily equipment inspections before use.
Clean and maintain the organization and compliance of the 90-day Accumulation Area, including sweeping and mopping floors and labeling drums.
Assist the supervisor with chemical spill response by applying absorbents to liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids, and containerizing cleaned materials for proper disposal.
Assist the Resource Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pickup, and waste organization.
Inspect waste storage areas and emergency equipment, and take corrective action to address deficiencies identified during inspections.
Inventory and inspect waste spill kits.
Document and inform the Resource Manager of contamination in plant recycling and waste containers.
Maintain and complete documentation of waste inventories, inspections, and other required activities.
Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks.
Operate a burden carrier.
Follow all plant-related safety guidelines.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.