Operations Supervisor - Clean Earth
Tacoma, WA 98421
About the Job
Are you looking for an opportunity that is more than a job? Plant your roots and grow with Clean Earth. Here at Clean Earth, you will have the opportunity for a career in the growing field of environmental sustainability. Clean Earth provides waste solutions to retailers, pharmacies, hospitals, government operations, harbors, manufacturers, and consumers. Clean Earth ensures a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come. You could be part of the solution!
One of Clean Earth’s core values is Employee Care, which means taking care of our employees in a variety of ways. Clean Earth takes great effort to ensure your safety by following all safety protocols and providing the best equipment for your protection. You will also have benefits that include medical, wellness, dental, vision, 401k with match, accident, life, and many other optional plans to protect you and your family. Additionally, we have a strong track record providing opportunities for internal advancement, so you can continue your career growth.
Clean Earth is proud to be a part of Harsco, a global leader in environmental solutions, which was named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2021.
The Operations Supervisor is a key supervisory position that ensures every order’s details are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner through leadership, training, and effective communication within the incumbent’s team. This position is responsible for performing and overseeing the operation and maintenance of facility including managing employees, implementing daily job tasks, and meeting production goals in a safe and compliant manner. The incumbent is guided by policies and assignments received from the Facility Manager and Plant Production Supervisors
The Operations Supervisor is a key supervisory position that ensures every order’s details are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner through leadership, training, and effective communication within the incumbent’s team. This position is responsible for performing and overseeing the operation and maintenance of facility including managing employees, implementing daily job tasks, and meeting production goals in a safe and compliant manner. The incumbent is guided by policies and assignments received from the Facility Manager and Plant Production Supervisors
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Lead a team of employees engaged in hazardous waste management and processing. The roll will spend approximately 20 – 30% of their time planning, organizing, directing the team and reviewing the work of employees on the team, and 70 – 80% of the time implementing the plan with their team members.
- Ensure safety and compliance are the priority by leading daily tailgate meetings, completing daily inspections and ensuring their team is following all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in Clean Earth procedures and policies.
- Communicate to management each day’s progress, facility needs, difficulties and changes in operations so the team can adapt to changing conditions.
- Trains technicians and operators on-the-job in equipment operation, service line processes and necessary paperwork. Provide training and coaching to team members as needed
- Maintain records for DOT, EPA, City and State officials as assigned
- Supervise and operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading
- Plan, organize, assign, direct, and review the work of employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, the advanced water treatment facility and the disposal facilities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Basic Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 or more years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
- Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
- 40 Hour Hazwoper
- Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or an Environmental Sciences field Two or more years of experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations
- Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word)
Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About Clean Earth:
Clean Earth is one of the largest specialty waste companies in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for contaminated soil, dredged material, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.With the largest TSDF network in the country, it is our unique capability of providing a one-source, full-service solution to handle multiple waste streams from a single customer. Our processes are detailed, our due diligence is tireless, and our results provide unmatched recycling and disposal solutions for our customers with the utmost in customer service. Everyday Clean Earth takes a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. Allow our team of experts to provide a customized waste disposal and recycling solution for your company, tailored to your needs, and your goals.
Source : Clean Earth