Recycling Foreman

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Recycling Foreman helps ensure production and quality standards are met at the recycling plant and provides direction to Laborers and Equipment Operators on tasks and safety. The role works with the plant manager, coordinates schedules and daily assignments, troubleshoots operational issues, operates plant equipment, maintains housekeeping and records, and supports safe, compliant plant operations. Although the position provides direction to workers, it does not manage employees. The position may require flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, or holidays. The work environment includes potential exposure to traffic and tight driving areas, residential and commercial waste, and airborne matter such as dust, odors, mist, and gases. Physical activities include frequent standing and walking, occasional work in wet or humid conditions, and lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds rarely.

Requirements

Computer proficiency.
Ability to promote positive relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management through conduct and communication.
Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Self-motivation and ability to perform many tasks with limited supervision or in a team environment.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training.
General knowledge of plant operation.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the recycling industry.
Prior experience as a foreman or lead, or in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Ensure all safety and compliance standards are met or exceeded.
Ensure employees use proper PPE and consistently comply with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures.
Work with the plant manager to ensure production and quality standards are met for inbound and outbound materials.
Coordinate work schedules for laborers and equipment operators.
Assign tasks in daily recycling plant operations.
Monitor and advise the supervisor or manager of policy or procedure violations.
Anticipate problems and take necessary steps to correct them, including troubleshooting equipment and personnel problems.
Operate recycling plant equipment, including loaders, forklifts, skid steers, compactors, balers, yard trucks, and roll-off trucks.
Maintain housekeeping in the assigned area, including equipment and work areas.
Maintain timely, appropriate, and professional communications.
Maintain appropriate weekly and monthly reports.
Use scale dispatching software to provide coverage and assistance as needed.
Perform duties safely in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.