About this role
The Waste Handler- Compliance Associate is responsible for daily collection, packaging and labeling of laboratory chemical wastes for transport and disposal; managing and inspecting building waste storage areas and selected safety and emergency equipment; documenting required inspections. The Waste Handler- Compliance Associate will work independently or in a natural work group to produce timely and reliable results while meeting all regulatory and Dow requirements.
Essential Job Duties: Waste Collection & Packaging
• Collects waste from laboratories and process areas for transportation to Central Accumulation Areas (CAA) within each facility. • Ensure laboratory waste containers are properly labeled prior to removal from labs/process areas • Utilizes available resources to determine proper waste disposal methods. • Ensures waste packs comply with federal, state, local and Dow regulations and requirements • Maintains CAA including housekeeping, waste pack storage, waste inventory sheets, packaging supplies, and posting of signs. • Completes and documents inspections of the CAA and other waste storage areas in accordance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA requirements. • Interacts with R&D personnel to plan individual clean-ups and projects that may involve special waste disposal activities. • Coordinate with various work groups to organize and complete building wide cleanups. Compliance Tasks
• Performs periodic checks of safety equipment and maintains files of required documentation. • Initiates and follows through on issue resolution as needed (i.e. work order submittal and completion tracking) • Reports task completion status to Supervisor (i.e. Via OPD or other tracking mechanism). • Safety shower and Siren checks (weekly) -Not completing these just validating they were done, entering any work orders needed and marking off in OPD • Universal checks waste (quarterly) • SPCC/PIPP (monthly) • RCRA checks (weekly)
• High School diploma or equivalent required • Post-secondary coursework or training in environmental science or equivalent on-the-job experience needed • Able to communicate well, verbally and in writing, and have strong reading comprehension and listening skills • Detail-oriented and analytical with a discerning eye for finding compliance issues during inspections of assigned facilities • A self-starter who is self-motivated and can find, prioritize, and carry out multiple tasks with safety a priority • Strong multi-tasking skills and adherence to deadlines • Good interpersonal skills • Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and can learn new systems quickly. Salary: The expected rate for this position ranges from $19 to $20 hourly. The actual hourly rate will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to the hourly rate and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity