Environmental Control Coordinator - 2nd Shift

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Date: Apr 8, 2024

Location: Waukegan, IL, US

Company: AkzoNobel

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

 

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

 

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Job Purpose

To oversee, all satellite and 90 day waste collection sites throughout manufacturing site, to keep material stored and prepared for disposal using selected hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal partner, approved and audited by HSE.    This role will also assist in managing the collection and discard of all corrugate, spent pails, drums, cans, batteries, electronics and other recyclable material.   Will prepare all waste loads making sure labels are present, the containers are sealed, clean and ready for transport.   Pump all liquids to the waste storage tanks, and load bulk waste tankers.  Perform daily inspections of waste and satellite areas.  Complete daily and weekly inspections of regulated waste areas.  Inspect and test eyewash stations and safety showers according to schedule.   
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Using safe work practices inspect, maintain and keep in orderly condition all solid and liquid waste at all satellite and 90 day accumulation points throughout the site.  Inspect and test eyewash stations and safety showers
  • Manage and oversee all corrugated and solid waste discarding to prevent unsightly and unsafe accumulation.  Maintain orderliness, housekeeping related to said tasks  
  • Prep all loads and material handle where necessary using approved material handling equipment to be ready for collection.  Insure all labels are in place, containers are properly dated, stored in accordance to EPA rules and all manifests are filled out and handled in accordance w/ RCRA and DOT regulations, etc.
  • Other work related with waste collection, management, opportunities to minimize and housekeeping associated with these tasks and duties
  • Comply with all HSE policies
  • Filter and fill containers (2 oz bottles to 350 gallon totes) as required from the information on a batch ticket, as directed by a supervisor, or by the Standard Operating Procedure
  • Set up the necessary filtering/filling equipment per SOP
  • Follow Quality Control instructions for cleanliness checks and sampling
  • Collect appropriate containers to fill batch, checking all containers for cleanliness
  • Label appropriate containers as required from information on batch ticket
  • Complete the required paperwork (filling checklist, move slip, equipment check list, fill tickets, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Must be capable of wearing a respirator and passing a written and hands-on fork truck test and be able to handle moving materials that sometimes might approach 50-60 lbs
  • Basic math skills required and legible handwriting skill
  • Capable of successfully completing courses for RCRA, DOT and OSHA
  • Familiar with handling flammable liquids
  • Exceptional organizational skills, able to work in self directed manner, where it is understood work tasks and daily routines will be clearly defined and checked against periodically throughout the day
  • Job requires employee to walk or stand frequently throughout the day 
  • Must be able to do work on an as needed basis; overtime in many cases will not be recognized until the day of the event, as it relates to loading waste trucks which may come in later than anticipated   
  • Must be able to follow written instructions and SOP’s
  • Calculate the correct number of containers, add weights, be able to work with a variety of waste streams that require protective clothing, gloves, etc.     
  • Time management 
  • Maintain an awareness of the relevance and importance of the above listed responsibilities and how they contribute to the achievement of quality objectives and personal, property and site protection, compliance.  The incumbent is expected to successfully attend outside training and adhere to all rules for safety and health and to the site’s environmental policies, rules and regulations

Rewards & Benefits

  • Pay: $28.00 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential
  • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
  • Annual bonus
  • Medical insurance with HSA
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
  • Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
  • Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
  • Short & Long term disability
  • Paid Parental leave after 1 year
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee appreciation days

 

 

#LI-DNI

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 39336 

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