Recycling Foreman

Rumpke Careers•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Foreman ensures production and quality standards are met and provides leadership in directing the tasks and safety of laborers and equipment operators in the recycling plant. The role works with the plant manager, coordinates schedules and daily assignments, monitors compliance, troubleshoots equipment and personnel issues, operates plant equipment, and maintains assigned work areas and reports. This position does not manage employees.

Requirements

Computer proficiency.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere through conduct and communication that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
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 operations.
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 personal protective equipment and consistently follow 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 for daily recycling plant operations.
Monitor and advise a supervisor or manager of policy or procedure violations.
Anticipate problems and take 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 and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.