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Environmental Waste Coordinator

Norfolk, VA 23523

Posted: 06/12/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Administrative Job Number: 565374 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Environmental Waste Coordinator  for their Norfolk, VA location. They are a premier environmental and emergency services company in the Eastern United States. You will be working for a renowned company that works on big projects like the East Palestine clean up in Ohio to the Train Derailment in Maine.

Primary Responsibilities
 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer relationships
  • Receive and respond to customer inquiries regarding services and pricing
  • Intake and process waste disposal service orders from customers
  • Maintain accurate and complete customer files
  • Escalate customer concerns as necessary to ensure timely resolution
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation and processing of compliance documents
  • Coordinate activities with Field Technicians and Drivers as necessary to ensure timely waste collection and disposal
  • Ensure proper segregation, packaging, and labeling of waste according to company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
  • Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
  • Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
  • Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
  • Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
  • Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
  • Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
 
Requirements
 
  • High school diploma or its equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline or 2+ experience with lab pack/environmental waste services preferred
  • Ability to work in a safety sensitive environment, high attention to detail
  • Basic working knowledge of high hazard materials management and cylinder handling   
  • Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements related to environmental waste services  
  • Customer service orientation, excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours as necessary
  • Able to travel occasionally as required  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft O365 suite
  • Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.