HHW Facility Ops Lead

Sigma Earth; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth seeks a dedicated professional in the United States for a role focused on waste management and environmental services. The position involves supporting daily operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable waste processing and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in waste management or environmental services.
• Experience with hazardous waste collection, handling, and packaging.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisors in coordinating daily operational activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure compliance with supply management.
• Train employees on operational practices and safety requirements.

Skills

Waste management

Environmental services

Attention to detail

Traffic management

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklifts

Pumps

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support supervisors in planning, organizing, and coordinating daily operational activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure compliance with supply management procedures.
• Liaise with vendors, transport providers, and waste treatment facilities to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping standards across waste processing and storage areas while ensuring safe handling of chemicals.
• Oversee unloading activities and the receipt of materials into storage and waste treatment systems.
• Facilitate the safe and efficient treatment of waste by collecting, analyzing, and conducting treatment simulations on incoming waste samples.
• Make operational decisions based on waste characterization data and facility permit requirements.
• Authorize batch clearances and filtration processes for treated effluent.
• Collect and evaluate post-treatment samples to confirm suitability for disposal or further processing.
• Report maintenance needs for plant equipment and transportation assets to the appropriate personnel.
• Review and approve RCRA manifests and related compliance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, procedures, and environmental standards by facility personnel.
• Train employees on waste processing procedures, operational practices, and safety requirements.
• Provide timely feedback on employee performance, both positive and corrective, to management.
• Assist with staffing needs by filling in during absences or addressing workflow bottlenecks.
• Participate in emergency response activities involving facility operations and transportation incidents, both on-site and off-site.
• Perform additional duties as required to support facility operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of personnel supervision, facility operations, waste processing, recycling methods, and equipment management.
• Familiarity with receiving processes, purchasing procedures, work orders, licensing requirements, and DOT regulations.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, remain organized, and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license may be required depending on the position.
• Additional certifications or licenses, such as a CDL, may be preferred for certain roles.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in waste management, environmental services, operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting hazardous waste collection, handling, packaging, recycling, and disposal activities for residential and commercial waste streams.
• Ability to work under direct or general supervision while maintaining compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Ensure safe facility operations through traffic management, customer assistance, and secure unloading of hazardous materials.
• Perform routine facility maintenance activities, including setup, cleanup, inspections, inventory management, waste bulking, unloading, and lab-packing.
• Respond effectively to hazardous material spills and releases through containment measures or activation of emergency response procedures.
• Conduct hazardous material identification and classification tests to determine proper labeling, storage, and disposal methods.
• Assist in preparing, packaging, and loading hazardous waste shipments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, trucks, pumps, and other facility machinery.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to temporary or contract staff when required.
• Carry out other related operational and environmental duties as assigned.