Operations Specialist MRF

Waste Management; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Management in Kansas City is seeking an Operations Specialist for Collections to provide advanced clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers and to coordinate all aspects of daily operations.

The position requires a 6AM–2:30PM shift, Monday through Friday, with a focus on coordinating crew scheduling and payments using Microsoft Suite. This role offers growth opportunities and a structured, safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• No prior work experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve safety, service, and operational issues; coordinate daily operations.
• Utilize Microsoft Suite and other software to manage procurement, time/attendance, payments, and scheduling.

Skills

MS Office

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Pay Range:$25hr + depending on experience

Shift: 6AM - 230PM Monday - Friday

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Job Summary

At WM, the Operations Specialist for Collections provides advanced clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers and assists in coordinating all aspects of daily operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A Operations Specialist assists in troubleshooting and resolving safety, service, and operational issues, maintains and distributes department related information on a daily basis, communicates with other supervisors and managers about operational issues, maintains the office and is the proxy for KRONOS for all daily updates for drivers and helpers.
• Is responsible for using Microsoft Suite and additional software tools to manage a variety of daily tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor, assisting with the processing of payments and other financial tasks as necessary, assisting in the implementation of operational projects as needed, communicating with customers about service issues as needed, and communicating with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• No prior work experience and
• must be at least 18 years of age and
• legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.