Waste and Recycling Supervisor

Hader Solutions; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hader Solutions is seeking a Waste Handling Supervisor to lead daily waste, recycling, and hazardous materials handling across client facilities. The role supervises a frontline crew, coordinates routes, and ensures timely collection and staging of waste streams.

Responsibilities include maintaining OSHA/EPA compliance, conducting safety inspections, tracking performance metrics, and training staff. Collaboration with facility and janitorial teams supports safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising frontline crews and routes.
• Knowledge of waste handling, segregation, and hazmat procedures.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain records.
• Strong safety mindset and issue resolution skills.
• Effective cross-team communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew, assign routes, ensure waste collection and staging.
• Maintain OSHA, EPA and local compliance.
• Monitor safety procedures; conduct inspections.
• Oversee documentation and equipment logs; track metrics.
• Train staff and coordinate with facility and janitorial teams.
• Support continuous improvement for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Waste handling

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety inspections

Communication

Job description

Waste Handling Supervisor to lead daily waste, recycling, and hazardous materials handling across client facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a frontline crew, assign work routes, and ensure timely collection, segregation, and staging of waste streams.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local regulations.
• Monitor and enforce safety procedures; conduct inspections and address safety concerns.
• Oversee documentation and equipment logs; track performance metrics.
• Train staff, resolve service issues, and coordinate with facility and janitorial teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of waste handling, segregation, and hazardous materials procedures.
• Proven leadership and crew supervision experience.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Strong safety mindset, inspection skills, and issue resolution capability.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate cross-team operations.