Environmental Technician

MPS Group; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MPS Group, Inc. is seeking multiple Environmental Technicians to join our team at the Star Plus Energy Plant in Kokomo, IN. You will handle solid and hazardous waste, operate forklifts and other equipment, and ensure EPA-compliant waste handling.

Shifts include A, B, C, D with rotation. Responsibilities include waste segregation, spill response, inspections, and documentation. High school diploma or GED and ability to pass background and drug tests are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must be comfortable wearing a respirator.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and MVR report.

Responsibilities

• Transport hazardous waste within the plant to storage areas and disposal containers.
• Segregate, sort and package waste streams for off-site shipment per EPA requirements.
• Operate mobile equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks).
• Wear respirator and safety gear when handling hazardous waste.
• Load waste into disposal facilities and transport equipment.
• Document daily equipment inspections and maintain organization of Hazardous Accumulation Area.
• Assist with chemical spill response and waste cleanup tasks.
• Support daily supply delivery and waste organization as needed.
• Inspect waste storage areas and emergency equipment; address deficiencies.
• Maintain waste inventories and related documentation.

Skills

Respirator use

Driver's license

Background check

Drug test

MVR check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent experience/education

Tools

Fork trucks

Pallet jacks

Waste handling equipment

Job description

MPS Group, Inc., is seeking multiple Environmental Technicians to join our team at the Star Plus Energy Plant located in Kokomo IN. These individuals will be responsible for handling solid and hazardous waste at the plant.

Shift Details

Shift: A, B, C, D

Schedule

A shift is: Sundays through Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with alternating Wednesdays every other week.

B shift is: Alternating Wednesdays-every other week and Thursday through Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

C shift is: Sundays through Tuesday 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with alternating Wednesdays every other week.

D shift is: Alternating Wednesdays- every other week and Thursday through Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

All shifts alternate Wednesdays every other week.

Responsibilities And Job Duties

• Collect and transport hazardous waste within plant to designated storage areas and other waste streams throughout the plant and transports to disposal container or storage room.
• Segregate, sort and package waste streams for off-site shipment in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.
• Operate mobile equipment (fork trucks, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Wear appropriate safety gear, including a respirator while handling hazardous waste.
• Load semi-trailers, tanks, and roll-off boxes for shipment to disposal facility.
• Perform and document daily equipment inspection prior to use.
• Clean/maintain organization and compliance of Hazardous Accumulation Area.
• Assist supervisor with response to chemical spill incidents by placing adsorbents on liquids, sweeping or vacuuming solids and containerizing cleaned up materials for proper disposal.
• Assist Project Manager with daily supply delivery, waste pick up and waste organization.
• Perform inspections of waste storage areas, and emergency equipment, taking corrective action to eliminate deficiencies identified during the inspection.
• Inventory and Inspections of Waste Spill Kits.
• Document and inform Resource Manager of any contamination in plant’s recycling and waste containers.
• Maintain necessary documentation of waste inventories, inspections and other activities as required.
• Operate fork truck to load/unload trucks.
• Operate Burden carriers.
• Follow all plant- related safety guidelines.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Must be comfortable wearing a respirator.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in an industrial, manufacturing setting. or waste management setting.