Resource Recovery Specialist - Bakersfield

Materials Recovery Associate I + IIMaterials Recovery Associate I + II is responsible for the selective extraction of disposed materials for a specific next use. A Materials Recovery Associate performs services to ensure that Regulated Waste at Client's facilities is properly handled, containerized, accumulated, packaged and disposed of. The Materials Recovery Associate performs a variety of operational tasks related to Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Waste Materials Management which includes waste control, safety, waste reduction/material conservation, environmental protection and reporting. Essential and Primary Functions: Identify and separate disposed materials in accordance with California State regulations and client's procedures Identify non-compliant material and take proper course of action Maintain collection areas in accordance with California State Regulations and client's procedures Move materials as needed. This may involve use of pallet jack, dollies and other necessary equipment Conduct inspections of receptacles and accumulation areas to ensure requirements are followed Order new accumulation containers as required Initiate pickup requests when receptacles are at or near capacity Maintain a detailed log as required Report exceptions to supervisor and client management Use required methods and procedures in inspecting, identifying and correcting problems Responsible for daily inspections of all equipment including but not limited to operational effectiveness and cleanliness Submission of all reports upon completion of each site Responsible for maintaining maximum number of monthly deviations set by operations management Keep receptacles secured to prevent unauthorized access Attend all safety meetings scheduled by operations management Responsible for storing and securing all company and client's tools, materials and equipment