Facility Operations Leader - Safety & Team Lead

Clean Harbors; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Foreman in Iowa to lead daily operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor staff. The role involves coordinating tasks, monitoring performance, and maintaining accurate records while supporting hands-on facility work as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, 5–7 years of related operations experience, and the ability to obtain site certifications. Forklift experience is preferred, and travel is typically minimal.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in facility/plant operations.
• Ability to obtain site certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and operational oversight for one or more facility departments.
• Promote and enforce all Health & Safety, operational, and compliance standards.
• Train, mentor, and provide direction to new and existing employees.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and assist with employee scheduling.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to facility leadership.
• Ensure all required paperwork and data entry are completed accurately following processing activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Identify and communicate operational, safety, and compliance concerns to leadership.
• Operate forklifts and other light or heavy equipment when necessary.
• Support facility operations such as drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm activities, truck loading and unloading, or wastewater treatment.
• Perform additional duties based on business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Training & mentoring

Safety & compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

One year of college preferred

Tools

Windows applications

Forklift operation

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Facility Foreman in Iowa to lead daily operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor staff. The role involves coordinating tasks, monitoring performance, and maintaining accurate records while supporting hands-on facility work as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, 5–7 years of related operations experience, and the ability to obtain site certifications. Forklift experience is preferred, and travel is typically minimal.