Environmental Technician

MPS Group•Detroit, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MPS Group, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Technician to work at the GM Factory Zero Complex in Detroit, Michigan. The role handles solid and hazardous waste at the plant, including collection, sorting, packaging, transportation, storage-area upkeep, inspections, documentation, and support during chemical spill response. The technician also assists the Resource Manager with supply delivery and waste organization, operates a fork truck and burden carrier, and follows plant safety guidelines. The position is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with Annual Refresher; training will be provided upon hire if needed.
Current RCRA certification; training will be provided upon hire if needed.
Current 40-hour DOT certification; training will be provided upon hire if needed.
Current Fork Truck Operator Training; training will be provided upon hire if needed.

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 90-day Accumulation Area, including sweeping and mopping floors and labeling drums.
Assist the supervisor in responding to chemical spills by applying adsorbents to liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids, and containerizing cleaned-up materials for proper disposal.
Assist the Resource Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick-up, and waste organization.
Inspect waste storage areas and emergency equipment and take corrective action to eliminate identified deficiencies.
Inventory and inspect waste spill kits.
Document and inform the Resource Manager of contamination in plant recycling and waste containers.
Maintain and complete required documentation of waste inventories, inspections, and other activities.
Operate a fork truck to load and unload trucks.
Operate a burden carrier.
Follow plant-related safety guidelines.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.