Waste Handling Supervisor (3rd Shift)

ABM US•Normal, IL

23h

About The Position

The Waste Handling Supervisor manages and delegates assignments, guides waste management team members, and arranges disposal of client waste. The role organizes the steady flow of recyclable goods, including cardboard, plastic, scrap, refuse, and wooden shipping pallets. The supervisor trains staff on safety protocols and material distribution and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment. The supervisor oversees recycling crew members and leads, directs the team, monitors performance and safety, and coordinates staffing, schedules, attendance, and required documentation. The role includes communicating with clients and colleagues, conducting safety talks and training, ensuring equipment is maintained and sanitized, and following ABM and client security, compliance, and safety procedures. Work areas may change according to client and management needs, and the schedule may need to be adjusted to support operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must meet all requirements to receive required site badges.
Bilingual.
Able to adjust work schedule as needed to support operations.
Able to effectively lead direct reports.
Able to communicate effectively and read and interpret safety rules, operating and procedural manuals, and handbooks.
Basic understanding of computer programs, including Microsoft Office.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and resolve issues under tight timeframes and pressure.
Able to prioritize assignments and projects and multitask within restricted time constraints.
Excellent team-building and planning skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop productive business relationships and influence and educate employees.

Nice To Haves

Waste handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly and professionally with clients, teammates, staff, and contractors.
Work in assigned areas, which may change according to client and management needs, and operate balers when needed.
Train staff in safe transportation, loading, and unloading of recyclable goods.
Comply with ABM and client security, compliance, and safety standards and procedures.
Report tasks and operational matters to ABM site management.
Oversee recycling crew members and leads, including performance and safety, and direct the team in a positive and productive manner.
Maintain effective daily working relationships and communication with clients, leads, shift supervisors, and managers.
Conduct daily safety talks, regular job training, and new-hire training, and ensure staff are certified or trained for their duties.
Complete ABM training and maintain required training records and courses for yourself and the team.
Ensure work equipment is in good condition and clean and sanitized before, during, and after the shift.
Follow through on potential disciplinary actions and report team performance issues and improvements to management.
Monitor staffing levels, attendance sheets, and daily schedules.
Distribute, regulate, and accurately report company paperwork and team timekeeping, including WFMs, incident reports, PTO forms, training sheets, and other ABM documents.
Understand and embody ABM Core Values and Acceptable Behaviors.
Complete special projects and other assigned duties.