Waste Technician - M-F: 1st Shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM)

Hentzen Coatings, Inc • Milwaukee, WI

20h • $25 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Technician supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations by performing hands-on hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities across multiple facilities. This role ensures proper collection, labeling, storage, and coordination of waste disposal while maintaining compliance with EPA, DOT, OSHA, and related regulations. Through active participation in daily operations and collaboration with employees and vendors, the Waste Technician promotes environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and continuous improvement in support of Hentzen Coatings, Inc.’s operational and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience operating sit-down forklifts (electric, propane, or diesel) in an industrial setting required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding indoor and outdoor work year-round in varying conditions.
• Basic math skills and the ability to complete accurate, legible documentation (e.g., waste labels, manifests, inspection logs) are required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.
• Strong attendance, dependability, and a consistent work ethic are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees and external vendors.
• Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation, and flexibility in supporting multiple facilities and operational needs.
• Willingness to follow all environmental, health, and safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications related to regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 15% as needed.
• Demonstrates company core values: Integrity, Loyalty, Passion, Commitment, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, waste management, janitorial services, or facility housekeeping preferred.
• Experience handling industrial waste, performing facility cleaning, and supporting environmental housekeeping activities, including spill response, vacuuming, and pressure washing, is beneficial.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Streams: Identify, segregate, label, stream, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, including paint waste, solvents, powders, aerosols, electronic waste, and industrial refuse in accordance with Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), DOT, OSHA, and company environmental procedures. Wear required PPE while handling waste, consolidating compatible materials, and supporting waste management activities at multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Perform Waste Collection and Facility Housekeeping Activities: Collect indoor and outdoor garbage, recyclables, and production waste. Mop floors, vacuum debris, repaint walls, empty cigarette receptacles, blacktop driveways, and remove debris left throughout the facilities and grounds.
• Operate Industrial Equipment and Waste Handling Systems: Safely operate forklifts, mixers, elevators, indoor trash compactors, and outdoor compactors to transport, consolidate, and process waste materials. Agitate totes for bulk tanker vacuuming, shovel waste from containers, and maintain operational waste handling equipment.
• Support Waste Consolidation and Vendor Coordination: Consolidate liquid and solid waste materials into approved containers to improve disposal efficiency and reduce waste generation costs while maintaining regulatory compliance. Coordinate metal dumpster exchanges and waste shipment preparation with approved environmental vendors.
• Manage PPE, Supplies, and Waste Inventory: Restock Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stations, spill response supplies, waste labels, drums, totes, and housekeeping materials. Maintain inventories of empty totes, drums, electronic waste, hazardous waste containers, and non-hazardous waste containers. Maintain the facility wiper (towel) program by collecting, storing, and organizing contaminated reusable wipers and industrial cleaning supplies.
• Perform Outdoor and Seasonal Environmental Duties: Work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions. Support seasonal responsibilities including outdoor waste collection, drainage clearing, and grounds maintenance to maintain safe and compliant operations.
• Maintain Environmental Training and Regulatory Compliance: Achieve and maintain certifications including RCRA Hazardous Waste Management, DOT Hazmat Ground Shipper, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Air Shipper, International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Vessel Shipper, OSHA 10 Hour, Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Follow company environmental, health, safety, and operational procedures while supporting inspections, audits, waste documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; perform equipment cleaning and follow all housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and workplace policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) Employer Match: We match employee contributions up to 8% of eligible compensation.
• Profit Sharing: Discretionary annual contribution based on company performance.
• Employee referral bonus program
• Monthly employee food trucks
• …and much more!

What This Job Offers

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