Hazardous Waste Coordinator Full Time

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old
• Excellent attention to detail and work with the highest level of accuracy
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to clearly communicate with managers and associates at all levels
• Ability to work extra hours as required
• Ability to stand for prolong periods and lift up to 49 lbs (check Safety Specialist requirements)
• Continued meeting and exceeding of department performance goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer)
• Associates must be in good standing
• Proven ability to work productively and efficiently in an independent setting and within a team

As we continue to grow our operation to serve our customer, we need to work as smart as we can, to keep all our team members safe, fulfilled, motivated and empowered. To help us achieve this, we’re seeking a driven Health & Safety Coordinator. With a strong Bias for Action, you would need to help drive health and safety in one of our Fulfillment Centers.

Our Fulfillment Centers are at the heart of Amazon’s rapidly growing business: they’re where we manage our fast-moving inventory. Our associate teams stow deliveries, pick products, package them up and ship them out: each of these groups have played their part in taking us where we are today.

In this crucial Health and Safety position, you’ll report into the Health and Safety Manager, as part of a shift-based role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Characterization/determination of waste including proper segregation, containerizing, labeling and preparing for shipment, in accordance with DOT and RCRA requirements.
• Physical maintenance and organization of the waste storage/management areas and all satellite accumulation areas, in accordance with regulatory requirements and applicable network policies.
• Re-ordering of equipment, containers, labels and other supplies from the waste vendor or other vendors to maintain proper stock levels.
• Ensure that required records needed to assist with policy-required waste recordkeeping, including waste generator logs and routine inspections, are being completed and maintained.
• Liaison with Site Safety teams, ICQA, ISS, Vendor Returns and facilities teams responsible for the proper management of hazardous chemicals and generation of hazardous and universal wastes.
• Support the Site Safety Team in preparing monthly waste inventory and identifying the necessary shipping frequency to comply with accumulation requirements.
• Researching trends, inventory loss and cost reduction efforts, where applicable.
• Must be trained to handle and process waste in accordance with RCRA, DOT, OSHA and state specific regulations and requirements.
• Must be trained in HAZWOPER and be available to assist with incidental spill/leak/release clean-up activities.
• Tier III Associates – oversee activities of Tier I & II Waste Specialists and serve as a resource to answer questions and problem solve, as needed.
• Experience with inventory, bin types, containers, and all tools used to move product throughout the warehouse
• Understanding of Receiving processes and operations
• Certified or willing to become PIT trained
• EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training ID 4932
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) State-Specific Authorized Training (KNET)DOT Hazardous Waste Shipper Training (KNet)
• HAZWOPER Training ID 17312
• Site Specific RCRA Training – Module 22106
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Part 1 – General Awareness (KNET)
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Part 2 – Function Specific Training: ORM-D (KNET)
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training Part 3 – Safety and Security Awareness (KNET)

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Recommended Skills

• Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office