The Planet Group is hiring: Environmental Waste Coordinator in Louisville

Starting Pay: Up to 60k depending on experience

Location: Louisville, KY

Contract to Hire - 6 month contract and then direct hire

1st shift role 8:00am-4:30pm (Flexible)

Must Have:

• 2+ years of experience, preferably with environmental waste
• Knowledge of RCRA, Waste profiling, characterizing, scheduling, manifesting, DOT, labeling, recycling, shipping
• No waste background required, but it is beneficial
• Recent environmental degree graduates are ideal
• Sharp environmental technicians looking for the next step are also considered

We are seeking an Environmental Coordinator for a large automotive manufacturing facility in Kentucky.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Coordinator will manage onsite activities related to the storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, following federal, state, and local regulations. The Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the client and vendors regarding service issues and maintain pre-established standards for safety and environmental compliance.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and supervisors regarding changes or discrepancies in contract requirements
• Coordinate client “in-plant” waste management systems
• Coordinate scheduling and pickup of waste for third-party disposal
• Evaluate waste streams for recycling/pollution prevention programs
• Collect and transport recyclables and hazardous waste
• Support cost savings and waste reduction initiatives
• Operate onsite baler and forklift to assist with recycling segregation
• Organize and collect shipping paperwork
• Document and inform management of contamination in the plant’s recycling
• Enter data into the Waste Compliance System (WCS) monthly
• Other duties as assigned
• Manage all waste streams, including general plant trash, mixed debris, routine, and episodic hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal wastes
• Coordinate, monitor, and inspect Waste Collection Areas
• Coordinate with customer Environmental Staff regarding facility priorities and initiatives
• Evaluate customer processes to determine waste reduction/elimination opportunities
• Conduct training on best waste management practices and regulatory guidelines
• Prepare regulatory or customer-specified waste shipment documentation
• Conduct inspections to verify compliance with RCRA regulations and submit monthly reports
• Collect containers used to collect hazardous wastes
• Deliver spill clean-up materials and aid in the collection of waste generated by spills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
• Preferred: Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals