Drum Group Leader

Primary Purpose

Guides and monitors staff, equipment, and workload to ensure safety and timely completion of processes and projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Schedules, plans and directs employees in their assigned tasks ensuing production goals are met in an efficient manner.
• Ensures all employees are working in a safe manner with any prescribed safety equipment required by company policy.
• Trains new employees in company and department procedures and monitors adherence.
• Interfaces with other areas and departments to insure a smooth flow of product through the treatment cycle.
• Monitors equipment assigned to area and notifies maintenance of major breakdowns.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations.
• Check-in inbound drum manifests into the MMS system.
• May perform PM and inspections on operating equipment.
• Load, unload and sample solid and liquid waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state and local regulations/rules.
• Operate a fork truck with attachments.
• Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations.
• Properly maintain satellite and 90 accumulation containers.
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Perform chemical compatibility checks to prevent reactions and other issues.
• Utilize barcode system equipment to document certain inventory activities.
• Review waste stream quotation data to determine proper handling of materials.
• Use DOT knowledge to match and label inbound materials and for storage and shipping of containers to other sites.
• Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks.
• Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pipes and floor in a clean and safe condition.
• Utilize knowledge of applicable EPA, DOT, OSHA and permit regulations.
• Understand Heritage Coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers.
• Position handles hazardous materials and will often require use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection and Respirator
• May participate in hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, promotions, and termination decisions.

Heritage believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the company to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: If internal, 1-3 years of Heritage Plant Operations experience. External, 1-3 years Industrial facility leadership/supervisory experience required.

Knowledge and Abilities: This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function.
Ability to understand RCRA compliance standards and OSHA safety regulations. Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirator. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

A post offer drug screen will be required.

EEO including disability/veteran

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