Hazmat Waste Coordinator

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an Hazmat Waste Coordinator to join the RME team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Fulfilment Centers (FC).

Purpose of the Job:
In this position, you are a contact partner between Operations and RME departments. As a Hazmat waste coordinator, you will be employed across the FC. You will be the coordinator of internal HazMat waste disposal, and be the point of contact for the optimization of the collections by our external partners. Support of internal pallet disposal, takeover of special tasks, and support the RME department.
Responsibilities
· Put health & safety best practices first in all work carried out.
· Report to RME and liaise with Waste Vendor (Biffa) and EHS during the coordination of the day-to-day waste management activities;.
· React quickly to communicate clearly with affected parties and work efficiently to fix the issue.
· Support continuous improvement from learnings and sending feedback and suggestions for improvements through the line manager.
· Verify the condition of waste containers and waste storage areas on a periodic basis.
· Coordinating Tier 1 AA who are hazmat trained for the different task related with the day-to-day activities (moving full carts, compacting activities, etc) accordingly with the volume arising in the FC.
· Monitor quantities of hazmat waste generated on site and updated the waste inventory accordingly.
· Ensure hazmat waste classification is performed accordingly.
· Ensure record of hazmat waste generated and correct consignment documentation is adequately maintained and stored.
· Ensure escalation to operations Area Manager when problems arise from non-compliance with standard or when a regulator complaint arises.
· Support and learn from the RME team members.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications
· Used to operating at different levels of the FC organization from warehouse floor to management level
· Understand the processes within an FC
· Experience of working to appropriate health & safety standards and regulations
· Flexible approach to work, able to manage own priorities, workload in fast paced environment
· Experience of contractor management
· Technical understanding with regards to the waste management process

Teamwork and communication skills

· For High Hazmat FCs this will be a full time role with trained deputies, and hours as required for Medium and Low Hazmat FCs, according to waste volumes in the FC.
· Good computer knowledge, specially excel
· Ability to work shifts in a 24/7 environment