Waste Handler- Compliance Associate

The Waste Handler- Compliance Associate is responsible for daily collection, packaging and labeling of laboratory chemical wastes for transport and disposal; managing and inspecting building waste storage areas and selected safety and emergency equipment; documenting required inspections. The Waste Handler- Compliance Associate will work independently or in a natural work group to produce timely and reliable results while meeting all regulatory and Dow requirements.

Essential Job Duties:

Waste Collection & Packaging

• Collects waste from laboratories and process areas for transportation to Central Accumulation Areas (CAA) within each facility.
• Ensure laboratory waste containers are properly labeled prior to removal from labs/process areas 
• Utilizes available resources to determine proper waste disposal methods.
• Ensures waste packs comply with federal, state, local and Dow regulations and requirements
• Maintains CAA including housekeeping, waste pack storage, waste inventory sheets, packaging supplies, and posting of signs. 
• Completes and documents inspections of the CAA and other waste storage areas in accordance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA requirements.
• Interacts with R&D personnel to plan individual clean-ups and projects that may involve special waste disposal activities.
• Coordinate with various work groups to organize and complete building wide cleanups. 

Compliance Tasks

• Performs periodic checks of safety equipment and maintains files of required documentation.
• Initiates and follows through on issue resolution as needed (i.e. work order submittal and completion tracking) 
• Reports task completion status to Supervisor (i.e. Via OPD or other tracking mechanism).
• Safety shower and Siren checks (weekly) -Not completing these just validating they were done, entering any work orders needed and marking off in OPD 
• Universal checks waste (quarterly)              
• SPCC/PIPP (monthly)
• RCRA checks (weekly)

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Post-secondary coursework or training in environmental science or equivalent on-the-job experience needed
• Able to communicate well, verbally and in writing, and have strong reading comprehension and listening skills
• Detail-oriented and analytical with a discerning eye for finding compliance issues during inspections of assigned facilities 
• A self-starter who is self-motivated and can find, prioritize, and carry out multiple tasks with safety a priority
• Strong multi-tasking skills and adherence to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and can learn new systems quickly.

Salary:

The expected rate for this position ranges from $19 to $20 hourly.  The actual hourly rate will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held.  In addition to the hourly rate and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity