EMH/Waste Management Associate

Job Description

A local company is seeking an EMH/Waste Management Associate to join their team. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of Satellite Accumulation Areas, ensure proper labeling, organization, and compliance with 90-day storage area requirements
• Promptly remove full hazardous waste containers from production lines and replace them with designated empty containers
• Ensure proper processing and maintenance of waste streams, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials, in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Respond to and properly address spills, ensure appropriate containment, cleanup, and disposal procedures are followed
• Manage and maintain the Wastewater Treatment System, associated processes and maintain and replace wash solution filters as required
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of containment systems to prevent environmental releases
• Operate and maintain vacuum systems used for material collection or cleanup
• Punch aerosol cans and ensure their proper disposal in accordance with waste management protocols and neutralize designated units
• Sample and ph testing of accumulated wastes stacking and organization of waste room and drain wastewater totes accumulated
• Maintain the wash solution levels and titration/cleanliness of wash solution
• Conduct monthly fire extinguisher checks, ensuring all units are accessible and in good working order and coordinate or perform fire extinguisher replacements and repairs as necessary
• Ensure first aid boxes are fully stocked and well-maintained at all times
• Assist in emergency situations, which may require the use of a full-face respirator
• Contribute to the general safety and well-being of all employees by identifying hazards and promoting safe work practices
• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly EHS checklists and complete associated documentation accurately and on time

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a working knowledge of commercial environmental services and knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials handling procedures
• Must have the ability to properly conduct monthly fire extinguisher checks
• The ability to contribute to the general safety and well-being of all employees by identifying hazards and promoting safe work practices is needed
• Must be able to maintain daily, weekly, and monthly EHS checklists and complete associated documentation accurately and on time
• Must have the physical capability to stand, stretch, crouch, squat, and bend for long periods of time and safely lift supplies and equipment on a continual basis
• An understanding of OSHA standards regarding a safe work environment (e.g., slips, trips, and falls) is mandatory
• Must have strong time management, planning, and organization skills with excellent interpersonal, communication, basic critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Only candidates that can pass a background check and drug screen will be considered.


Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this EMH/Waste Management Associate position, please submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io, call View phone number on click.appcast.io, or TEXT "your name & 178832" to View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Additional Information

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions. We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

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With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.