Waste Processing Team Lead

Veolia•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Processing Team Lead helps oversee Environmental Technicians who perform manual and heavy-labor tasks to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental practices, regulations, and Clean Earth policies and procedures. Working under the guidance of the Waste Processing Supervisor, the role includes maintaining accurate records, working independently, and training technicians to work safely and compliantly. This is not a supervisory role and has no direct reports. The position is based at 2591 Mitchell Ave, Allentown, PA 18103, and works Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The work may involve physically demanding tasks indoors and outdoors, including in non-climate-controlled environments and varied weather. Overtime may be needed based on business needs, and occasional travel to customer sites may be required. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of applicable waste regulations, and the ability to perform the physical and operational tasks described in the posting. An associate’s degree in Chemistry or an environmental science-related field and relevant hazardous-waste experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old in accordance with federal and state labor laws.
Knowledge of RCRA, DOT, EPA, and state waste regulations.
Ability to use manual equipment such as a pallet jack to load and unload trucks.
Ability to use a computer for web-based training and inventory tracking.
Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English.
Ability to deal politely with customers and team members.
Ability to oversee large projects and lead a team.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance and up to 75 pounds unassisted on occasion.
Ability to push and pull up to 500 pounds using a pallet jack, hand truck, or other assisting device.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and indoors in non-climate-controlled environments.
Visual acuity to read labels and documentation and sufficient depth perception to operate forklifts safely.
Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes, alarms, and other audible safety signals.
Ability and willingness to wear company-issued PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
Ability to work overtime as needed based on business needs.
May be required to pass a DEA background check, depending on site.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Chemistry or an environmental science-related field.
Two or more years of experience working with hazardous waste.
Completion of 40 hours of OSHA training with an 8-hour refresher course.
Forklift certification and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Segregate and package materials for transport and complete required paperwork accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with regulations and company and customer procedures.
Oversee a team of technicians and large projects and orders from receipt through settlement.
Collect samples of inbound waste and perform onsite testing of unknown materials.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local permit requirements.
Communicate facility needs, difficulties, and operational changes to management.
Train and coach technicians and operators on the job in equipment operation, service-line processes, and required paperwork.
Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment, when properly trained, to move materials for storage, loading, and unloading.
Maintain operational documentation, including reports, licenses, procedures, DOT requirements, and order requirements.
Promptly report incidents, injuries, and safety concerns to management.
Follow Clean Earth safety and security policies and procedures, including Cardinal Rules and Job Safety Analyses.
Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by management.