Waste Technician

Sherwin-Williams; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking skilled personnel for a role focused on hazardous waste management at their Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. This position involves coordinating the safe packaging, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and have at least a high school diploma with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
• Certification for forklift operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective coordination of hazardous wastes.
• Advise personnel on hazardous materials disposal.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving skills

Safety Management Skills

Team Player

Education

High School Graduate

Certification of forklift operation

Job description

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• High School Graduate

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in similar role

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Physically fit with the ability to lift objects weighing between 50-100 pounds
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Team Player

Preferred:

• Certification of forklift operation

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Safety Management Skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 0-5%

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

This position is responsible for effective coordination, segregation, packaging, storage, and shipping of hazardous wastes. Advises laboratory and facility personnel on aspects of hazardous materials disposal and assumes responsibility for the accuracy and reliability in complying with regulatory requirements.

Key Duties:

• Replace full drums and gaylords of waste with properly labeled empty drums and gaylords
• Utilize various drum moving equipment from a drum cart to a forklift
• Inspect hazardous waste areas and maintain compliance with RCRA and DOT regulations
• Oversees the safe and proper removal of hazardous waste from the facility with approved hazardous waste contractors
• Sign appropriate waste manifests and LDRs
• Check all spill kits and replenish stock as necessary
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Other Facilities support duties as assigned

Upon completion of construction, the individual selected for this role will primarily work at the new Sherwin-Williams Global Technology Center in Brecksville, Ohio. Construction is expected to be complete in 2025. Until then, the role will be based at Breen Technology Center, located at 601 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH 44113.

“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”