Lead Material Handler

Veolia•Groves, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Veolia in North America is a leading environmental company offering a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services. The Lead Material Handler position is primarily responsible for directing and coordinating team member activities to achieve team goals. This role is a working team member that performs numerous material handling tasks as required, including manual labor, operating equipment, loading/unloading containers, performing inspections, identifying container types, scanning movements, consolidating and staging containers, and recognizing markings and labels. The Lead Material Handler ensures all duties are performed according to standard operating practices and procedures, and serves as a mentor and trainer for other Material Handler staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma and/or G.E.D. equivalent
Minimum two year hazardous material processing and/or handling
Ability to communicate through reading and writing
Trained in the use of material handling equipment

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year heavy equipment operation preferred
40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Responsibilities

Manage assigned area while maintaining operation efficiencies.
Proficient in all process areas of department.
Has mastered all four components (CSB/ADA, TRB, Bulk Ramp and TSDF) and can work in any area while maintaining operational proficiency.
Lead, direct and coordinate all team member activities to achieve team goals.
Interface with other Lead Material Handlers to achieve team goals.
Manage site waste generated in work area.
Create maintenance work orders to insure upkeep of equipment.
Resolves remedial work orders or other environmental concerns and completes closure requirements.
Responds to spills as required.
Manage leaking boxes in a timely manner, making temporary repairs as necessary.
Provides routine manpower for box storage areas for housekeeping, RCRA, TSCA, and safety related items.
Maintain department housekeeping standards and is responsible for the effective upkeep of all tools, equipment, and facilities.
Interfaces with contractors and internal departments to obtain information, answer questions, and resolve problems and special requests.
Operates forklift, backhoe, rolloff truck, gradall, other heavy equipment and power hand tools.
Assists emergency coordinator in emergencies.
Prepares numerous logs and reports for tracking purposes.
Initiates emergency action procedures for managing a leaking container.
Works with other departments to meet goals.
Communicates with the supervisor and control room constantly to insure goals are met.
Ensures safety and compliance is a priority as well as meeting set goals and expectations.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.