Waste Management Technician

• Position: Waste Management Technician (2 Openings)
• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Shift: 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – 12:30 AM)
• Location: MEI - Midwest Express Inc. site (Note: This is not a Honda site)

About the Role
Join our team at the Midwest Express Inc. (MEI) facility and make an immediate impact on environmental safety and logistics! We are hiring two reliable Waste Management Technicians for our second shift. In this active, hands-on role, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment, managing recycling streams, and ensuring hazardous waste is strictly handled according to federal regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and value a safety-first workplace, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts and Tugger machines daily.
• Waste Materials Logistics: Routinely pull trains of carts containing cardboard, trash, and plastic waste.
• Processing: Empty collected materials in the processing area and return carts for reuse.
• Regulatory Compliance: Apply RCRA, DOT, and EPA regulations to waste packing and disposal.
• Documentation Management: Prepare and verify the accuracy of all shipping paperwork for hazardous waste.
• Shipment Preparation: Load company trucks and common carriers with waste bound for off-site disposal.

Qualifications & Skills

• Equipment Skills: Proven ability or certification to operate forklifts and Tugger machinery.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to classify waste according to RCRA, EPA, and DOT guidelines.
• Material Handling: Quick learner regarding proper methods for handling hazardous materials.
• Soft Skills: Strong customer service and communication skills for working on-site.

Physical & Medical Requirements

• Strength: Physical ability to tilt and maneuver ~800 lb drums onto a dolly.
• Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, and drive equipment for long periods of time.
• Screening: Pass a company physical exam and pre-employment drug screening.
• Medical Surveillance: Participate in the company medical program and maintain respirator certification.

Environmental Conditions

• Daily Exposure: Work involves daily contact with fumes, dirt, noise, and hazardous chemicals.
• Safety Gear: Strict adherence to safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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