Data Specialist I - Great Lakes Area

WM; Plymouth (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a Data Specialist to remotely support their operations in the Great Lakes Market Area. This entry-level position involves data gathering, validation, and communication with drivers, primarily operating during weekdays with potential for overtime. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition assistance and a competitive hourly wage, while contributing to sustainable waste management efforts.

Benefits

100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family

Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with match

Discounted stock options

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Qualifications

• Must live and work in the US.
• No experience required.
• Education: High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Gather and input daily data accurately.
• Validate driver and helper information.
• Manage cases and confirm customer tickets daily.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communicator, both written and verbally

Ability to successfully handle multiple projects

Education

High School Diploma (accredited)

Job description

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Job Description

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the Waste Management team today.

Position Specific Info:

Location: Remote Position servicing WM Sites in IN, MI, and/or OH

Shift: Monday - Friday, Time TBD. Some Saturdays. Shift will vary with the potential for overtime and Saturday hours depending on Market area needs. Currently estimated for 10am to 8 pm.

Preference to Great Lakes Market Area residents in states of IN, MI, and OH

I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Data Specialist is responsible for gathering and inputting all daily data. This role is also responsible for ensuring all operational data is entered and/or keyed correctly and ready for review by the Ops Analyst by the end of each working day.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of OPUS, PMT, OCSD, PVA, Kronos, and FastLane data and programs.
• High working level and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• This position is typically a progression from the WM Operations Specialist position on the Collections / Hauling side
  
  
  
  

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with driver(s) on designated communication platforms regarding missing time clock entries.
• Validate all driver and helper information (including check-in/check-out), OPUS confirmations, and KRONOS information
• Validation of Next Day Optimization (NDO) data
• Manage cases and confirm/close-out customer tickets daily
• Assist with data collection and reporting required for incentive pay programs
• Landfill reconciliation, Area disposal reporting, update accounts in MAS with the appropriate information as needed
• Shared responsibility with Business Manager to maintain data and site records
  
  
  
  

III. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. Must live and work in the US.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma (accredited).
• Experience: No experience
• Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple projects at one time
• Strong communicator, both written and verbally
  
  
  
  

IV. 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: Office and Administrative Support.

The expected salary range for this position across the US is $20 - $22. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At WM, 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.”

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About Us

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 landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

About The Team

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Information Technology

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