Supervisor - SJ Materials Recovery Facility, San Jose, CA, US

Title: MRF Supervisor · FLSA Status: Exempt  · Reports To: General Manager · About the Company: · GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded ...

Job description

Title: MRF Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Reports To: General Manager

About the Company:

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees. 

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged MRF Supervisor to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 651 Charles Street and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary:

The MRF supervisor will be responsible for maintaining the daily flow of the MRF. This will include but is not limited to monitoring the site to ensure safe conditions exist, managing stockpiles for inbound and outbound shipments, handling employee and customer concerns, operating equipment as necessary, Controlling MRF parts and equipment inventories, keeping the scale and traffic flowing smoothly and reporting concerns or issues to the MRF management team. Creating and advising on reports and data sets of daily, weekly, and monthly volumes and other targets as required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Must have a solid understanding of all aspects of the MRF and its operation
  • Follow Company and Cal-OSHA safety procedures to ensure safe working habits and awareness
  • Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers and Conduct safety trainings for employees as required
  • Manage the MRF inventory to ensure essential parts and equipment are always available.
  • Team with the MRF Mechanic Manager to facilitate ongoing projects and fill parts and equipment needs to eliminate work backups or downtime.
  • Communicate with vendors and suppliers to maintain a current stock of inventory and knowledge of shipping dates and stock replenishment
  • Maintain stockpiles of Yard waste, Compost, Trash, Trash Transfer and Metal at a controlled level.
  • Tour the MRFs and make sure employees are working safely and with proper PPE
  • Walking the site looking for issues such as spills, employees are working and safety concerns
  • Watch haulers onsite and make sure they are following company guidelines and safety protocols
  • Monitor traffic flow, scale backups, ensure load checking is done safely and accurately

and help relieve issues where needed

• Provide daily reports, Spreadsheets SharePoint and other data to the MRF management team 
• Perform other duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:    

• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety
• Can work at any operations position in either MRF as needed
• Must know all the PPE and safety measures required 
• Understand the scale system and be able to cover scale employees as needed.
• Proficient in operating all rolling stock and equipment onsite
• Ability to work well and manage employees and customer issues or concerns
• Strong computer knowledge with an emphasis on all aspects of the Microsoft suite
• Solid understanding of the parts and equipment that keep the MRF operational
• Good time management, organizational skills and thoroughness

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to receive and understand directions verbally and written
• Good understanding of all aspects of the MRF operations

 Language Skill:

• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish

Physical Demands:

• Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing stairs and in and out of equipment
• Shifts can be very long workdays in outdoor elements

Work Environment

The typical work week is Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work. The employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including sun exposure and rain. Conditions inside the MRF are loud, dusty, and odors are strong. Must have the ability to work in settings with frequent changes in environment, start/end time, and working conditions based on the operational needs for the day and or week. 

Compensation and Benefits

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, long term disability and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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