Evening Recycle Lead – Team & Safety Focused

SBM Management Services, LP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Recycle Lead to oversee recycling, reuse, and reclamation programs. The role includes ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas and providing work direction to custodial staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, training staff, following safety procedures, and maintaining logs and dock areas. The position emphasizes professional communication and teamwork in a facilities management setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of recycling experience in a company environment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus; may be required to have a valid driver’s license; safety training certifications completed.
• May be forklift certified; Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA.
• Completed all safety and task training certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction and assistance to techs as directed by Supervisor.
• Assist supervisor in scheduling and training staff as needed.
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self.
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Follow all company procedures, policies, and rules.
• Take direction and respond to supervision.
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner.
• Maintain logs and schedules.
• Support shift lead in completing punch-list items.
• Use proper personal protective equipment.
• Present a professional appearance and conduct.
• Understand customer service and satisfaction.
• Understand reporting systems and importance of the environment.
• Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials or waste materials.
• Inspect and sort materials.
• Maintain dock and collection areas.
• Work with multiple collection containers.

Skills

Bilingual

Reading instructions

Verbal & written communication

Cleaning methods & equipment

Cleaning chemicals handling

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED; 1–2 years recycling experience

Job description

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Recycle Lead to oversee recycling, reuse, and reclamation programs. The role includes ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in assigned areas and providing work direction to custodial staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating with supervisors, training staff, following safety procedures, and maintaining logs and dock areas. The position emphasizes professional communication and teamwork in a facilities management setting.