Recycling Foreman

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Recycling Foremen are responsible for ensuring that production and quality standards are being met.  The Recycling Foreman provides leadership in directing the tasks and safety of Laborers and Equipment Operators in the plant.  

Responsibilities of Position:

• Ensure all safety and compliance standards are met or exceeded


• Ensure proper PPE is utilized by employees, as well as consistent compliance with Lock- Out/Tag-Out procedures 


• Work with plant manager to ensure that production and quality standards are being met for inbound and outbound materials


• Coordinate work schedules for laborers and equipment operators


• Assign tasks in daily operations of the recycling plant


• Monitor and advise supervisor/manager of policy or procedure violations


• Foresee problems and take the necessary steps to correct them, i.e., Troubleshooting equipment and personnel problems


• Operate recycling plant equipment (i.e., loaders, forklifts, skid steers, compactors, balers, yard and roll off truck)


• Responsible for housekeeping in assigned area including equipment and work areas


• Maintain timely, appropriate, and professional communications 


• Maintain appropriate weekly and monthly reports


• Utilize scale dispatching software to provide coverage and assistance as needed


• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies


• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Computer proficiency


• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management


• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers


• Self-motivated with the ability to perform many tasks with limited supervision, or in a team environment


• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, instructions, signs, signals, and safety training

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• General knowledge of plant operation


• Knowledge of recycling industry preferred


• Prior experience as a foreman/lead or in a supervisory capacity preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs


• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs


• Rarely working outside in changing temperatures


• Occasionally working in wet/humid conditions


• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter


• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling


• Rarely climbing and/or balancing


• Occasionally sitting


• Frequently standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas


• Exposure to residential and commercial waste


• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays


• Legally eligible to work in the United States


• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)


• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing


• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.