Recycle Lead: Waste Reduction & Cleanliness Champion

SBM Management Services, LP; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Recycle Lead to oversee recycling, reuse, and reclamation programs while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas. The role involves guiding custodial staff and coordinating with supervisors to meet safety and environmental standards.

The candidate will help train staff, maintain logs, and supervise daily tasks, including sorting materials, managing collection containers, and promoting professional interactions with teammates and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of recycling experience.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification a plus.
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Hazardous Waste Handling Training per RCRA may be required.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction and assistance to techs as directed by Supervisor.
• Assist supervisor in scheduling and training staff.
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain clean work area.
• Collect, salvage, and sort reusable or recycle materials.
• Inspect and sort materials.
• Maintain logs and schedules.
• Work with multiple collection containers.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SBM Management Services, LP is seeking a Recycle Lead to oversee recycling, reuse, and reclamation programs while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas. The role involves guiding custodial staff and coordinating with supervisors to meet safety and environmental standards.

The candidate will help train staff, maintain logs, and supervise daily tasks, including sorting materials, managing collection containers, and promoting professional interactions with teammates and customers.