Regulated Waste Specialist

Primary Responsibilities
• Characterization/determination of waste including proper segregation, containerizing, labeling and preparing for shipment, in accordance with DOT and RCRA requirements.
• Physical maintenance and organization of the waste storage/management areas and all satellite accumulation areas, in accordance with regulatory requirements and applicable network policies.
• Ensure that required records needed to assist with policy-required waste recordkeeping, including waste generator logs and routine inspections, are being completed and maintained.
• Liaison with Site Safety teams, ICQA, ISS, Vendor Returns and facilities teams responsible for the generation and proper management and hazardous chemicals, hazardous and universal wastes.
• Support the Site Safety Team in preparing monthly waste inventory and development of shipping frequency.
• Researching trends, inventory loss and cost reduction efforts, where applicable.
• Must be trained to handle and process waste in accordance with RCRA (LQG), DOT, OSHA and state specific regulations and requirements.
• Must be trained in HAZWOPER and be available to assist with incidental spill/leak/release clean-up activities.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work extra hours as required
• Continued meeting and exceeding of department performance goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer)
• Associates must be in good standing
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Proven ability to work productively and efficiently in an independent setting
• Proven ability to clearly communicate with managers and associates at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail and work with the highest level of accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory, bin types, containers, and all tools used to move product throughout the warehouse
• Understanding of Receiving processes and operations
• Certified or willing to become PIT trained
• EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training ID 4932
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Authorized Training ORG (KNET)
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Part 1 - General Awareness (KNET)
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Part 2 - Function Specific Training: ORM-D (KNET)
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Part 3 - Safety and Security Awareness (KNET)
• HAZWOPER Training ID 17312
• Site Specific RCRA Training – Module 22106



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