Recycling Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Recycling Foremen are responsible for ensuring that production and quality standards are met. The Recycling Foreman provides leadership in directing the tasks and safety of Laborers and Small Equipment Operators in the plant. Foremen may be exposed to unpleasant odors and sights, and weather elements.

Hiring for Overnight Shift: 3:30pm - 5:30am M-F

Hiring for First Shift: 6am-8pm M-F

Responsibilities of Position:

• Ensure all safety and compliance standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized by employees, as well as compliance with Lock- Out/Tag-Out procedures is adhered to consistently.
• Work with plant manager to ensure that production and quality standards are being met.
• Coordinate work schedules for laborers and small equipment operators.
• Assign tasks in daily operations of the recycling plant.
• Monitor and advise supervisor/manager of policy or procedure violations.
• Foresee problems and take the necessary steps to correct them, i.e., Troubleshooting equipment and personnel problems.
• Operation of recycling plant equipment (i.e., loaders, forklifts, compactors, balers, yard and roll off truck).
• Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area including equipment and work areas.
• Maintain timely, appropriate, and professional communications with Plant Operations and Maintenance Departments.
• Maintain appropriate weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Computer proficiency.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform many tasks with limited supervision, or in a team environment.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• General knowledge of plant operation.
• Knowledge of the recycling industry is preferred.
• Prior experience as a foreman/lead or in a supervisory capacity preferred.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.