Waste Collection Technician (In-Plant)

Bay West • Saint Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bay West is seeking a Waste Collection Technician to support Industrial Services and emergency response projects. The role performs pharmaceutical collections and waste management at a healthcare client facility. It is fully on-site. Standard hours are 8 AM–2 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 5:30 AM–1 PM Wednesday; hours may vary based on project needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation available on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds over an 8-hour period and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds over a four-hour period.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements, including reaching.
• Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Outlook.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT and RCRA hazardous waste rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect pharmaceutical waste containers from various points within a hospital and sort and consolidate the waste into hazardous and non-hazardous classes at a central collection area.
• Maintain proper storage requirements for a Large Quantity Generator (LQG).
• Ensure waste is shipped within specified time limits to maintain LQG compliance.
• Interact professionally with hospital staff, patients, visitors, and other facility personnel.
• Communicate regularly with the Bay West and healthcare client Project Managers about concerns or issues encountered at the hospital.
• Coordinate weekly to bi-weekly waste drum shipments, including labeling drums according to DOT requirements and completing shipping documents for each load.
• Conduct weekly hazardous waste inspections in waste storage rooms and ensure storage room requirements are followed.
• Assist the Team Leader or Project Manager in developing and documenting transportation and disposal procedures.
• Assist with Industrial Services projects, including tank cleanings and facility decontamination or cleaning, as needed.
• Assist with emergency response spill cleanup activities, as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance options.
• Ancillary benefits to support life at all stages.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance programs.
• Professional development subsidies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED