Recycling Coordinator

Athens Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

401K

Life Insurance

Paid vacation & sick time

Career development

Professional development

Positive work environment

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking an entry-level Recycling Coordinator to support our Government Affairs team on the Zero Waste plan. You will work with customers to improve waste diversion and resource management, serving as the primary contact and ensuring satisfaction.

You will interact with business owners, management companies, and staff, participate in public education, and help implement recycling programs in the Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.
• Able to work with diverse groups.
• Travel to surrounding LA City/County areas as needed.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job with/without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical account support: setup contracts, oversee accounts, adjust service levels, identify waste areas, determine containers, schedule pickups.
• Manage client communications, resolve conflicts, and ensure deliverables and revenue compliance.
• Conduct site visits, waste assessments, and surveys.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Assist in service changes, invoicing, and collections.
• Provide administrative and analytical support (phone, emails).
• Evaluate waste diversion programs and set future goals with clients.
• Build relationships with owners, management, and service providers.
• Engage with Chambers of Commerce and local associations.
• Participate in public education activities and trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Travel readiness

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Recycling Coordinator will assist the Government Affairs department on the ongoing account service in support of our Franchise Contract's Zero Waste plan. The Recycling Coordinator position is an entry level position that will allow for a great opportunity to learn about a growing solid waste industry. With great opportunities for growth. The Recycling Coordinator will proactively work with customers to help them increase their waste diversion and implement resource management practices and programs. They will serve as the primary business contact for clients and are responsible for customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical account support (including, but not limited to: set up contracts, oversee accounts, increase/decrease service, identify waste problem areas, determine container types, sizes, and locations, establish a collection schedule, and identify employee training needs).
• Responsible for all client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables and revenue.
• Conduct business site visits, research and analysis, waste assessments, and surveys.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Assist in the approval of service changes, invoices, and payment collections.
• Provide administrative and analytical support (including answering phone calls).
• Evaluate effectiveness of clientele resource management practices and programs, identify opportunities and strategies to increase waste diversion, and help clientele set goals for future diversion practices.
• Interact directly and maintain effective working relationships with business owners, management companies, maintenance companies and staff, customers, residents, community groups, and the general public.
• Actively be involved with local Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations.
• Participate in public education and outreach activities including presentations, workshops, trainings, and tabling.
• Educate customers on the latest recycling regulations (i.e. AB 1826, AB 341, SB1383 etc.).
• Implement commercial waste diversion practices through reduce, reuse, recycling, and composting programs.
• Participate in pilot studies to evaluate strategies that may increase recycling, waste reduction, collection efficiency, or other benefits.
• Report to the Zero waste Manager, providing regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports on a weekly basis.
• Build relationships with clients to cross sell any additional services we may offer and encourage new business opportunities outside City of LA.
• Work cross functionally with other departments: Customer Service, Operations, Finance, Collections, etc.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Microsoft Office experience (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Proven ability to effectively manage client relationships.
• Interact effectively with individuals from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to often travel to surrounding Los Angeles City and County areas.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (i.e., Spanish, Korean, Chinese, etc.).
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience in CRM Databases (i.e., Softpak) and sales related software (i.e., Salesforce).
• Certification, training, and experience in recycling and materials management.
• A general understanding of applicable federal, state and local legislation and regulations related to materials management; general terminology regarding waste, recycling, resource management, and zero waste; product characterization and materials identification; extended producer responsibility.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Driving, seeing, & hearing continuously.
• Oral/Written communication, analytical abilities, calculating, problem solving continuously.
• Walking, standing, & sitting frequently.
• Reaching, crouching, stooping, bending & lifting less than or equal to 50 Lbs. occasionally.
• Eye/hand coordination continuously.
• Fingering (typing, picking), holding (grasping), feet (foot pedals), wrist motion (flexion/rotation) frequently.
• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, noise, chemicals frequently.
• Exposure to outside elements (hot/cold/rain conditions) frequently.
• Walking on potential slippery surfaces occasionally.
• Works inside and outside.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment

Starting Salary

$21.00 per hour

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