Resource Recovery Specialist - Gardena

Materials Recovery Associate I + II

Materials Recovery Associate I + II is responsible for the selective extraction of disposed materials for a specific next use. A Materials Recovery Associate performs services to ensure that Regulated Waste at Client's facilities is properly handled, containerized, accumulated, packaged and disposed of. The Materials Recovery Associate performs a variety of operational tasks related to Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Waste Materials Management which includes waste control, safety, waste reduction/material conservation, environmental protection and reporting.

Essential and Primary Functions:

• Identify and separate disposed materials in accordance with California State regulations and client's procedures
• Identify non-compliant material and take proper course of action
• Maintain collection areas in accordance with California State Regulations and client's procedures
• Move materials as needed. This may involve use of pallet jack, dollies and other necessary equipment
• Conduct inspections of receptacles and accumulation areas to ensure requirements are followed
• Order new accumulation containers as required
• Initiate pickup requests when receptacles are at or near capacity
• Maintain a detailed log as required
• Report exceptions to supervisor and client management
• Use required methods and procedures in inspecting, identifying and correcting problems
• Responsible for daily inspections of all equipment including but not limited to operational effectiveness and cleanliness
• Submission of all reports upon completion of each site
• Responsible for maintaining maximum number of monthly deviations set by operations management
• Keep receptacles secured to prevent unauthorized access
• Attend all safety meetings scheduled by operations management
• Responsible for storing and securing all company and client's tools, materials and equipment

Pay Range - $18 - $20 / hr