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2nd Shift Supervisor, Material Recovery Facility, MRF

WM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 May 2025

About the role

2nd Shift Supervisor – MRF (Materials Recovery Facility)


We’re seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor to join our team at the MRF. 

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong leadership skills, mechanical aptitude, and a self-starter mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior supervisory or leadership experience
  • Mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment and plant operations
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lead by example and motivate a team
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with people and machinery, this could be a great fit for you!

Hours: 

Monday - Saturday 2:30pm - Midnight  

I. Job Summary 
Supervises day to day activities of employees and processes of MRF operations. 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Identifies and oversees execution of procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency of the location. 
 

Supervises and manages daily schedules of employees and operations. 
 

Investigates, reviews and controls implementation of company regulations, policies and procedure and monitors for compliance. 
 

Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance of equipment and facilities. 
 

Oversees personnel needs of the department including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. 
 

Compiles and interprets data from daily transactions. 
 

Creates and submits weekly and month end reports to senior management. 
 

Reconciles P card to end of month report. 
 

III. Supervisory Responsibilities 
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes: 
 

Direct supervision of 10-12 full-time employees including: office managers, sorters, operators, drivers, and laborers. 
 

IV. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

 

A. Education and Experience 
 

Education: High School Diploma or GED (accredited) 
  Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience. 
 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Preferred: Weighmaster License, Solid Waste Operators Certificate, CDL. 
 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Recycling and/or trash collection operational and supervisory experience may be required.
 

V. Work Environment 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
 

Normal setting for this job is a transfer station or MRF/outdoor. 
 

Benefits 
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply.

ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of

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