Waste Handler - 1st/2nd Shift

Job Description

Title: Waste Handler I

Reports to: Environmental Health & Safety

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary

The EH&S waste handlers are tasked daily with a number of responsibilities ranging from picking up the recycling throughout every area in the entire building, processing damaged cells, handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and preparing them to be shipped out so that the material meets RCRA and DOT standards.

Responsibilities:

Unload and distribute supplies for waste material

Collect and sort waste materials from various production areas

Weigh and record collected materials as required

Collect and sort recycling from all break rooms, office areas, and production areas

Load hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials onto trailers that are contracted to haul waste materials to the correct destination.

Collect solvent waste from designated areas around the facility

Collect hazardous waste materials from the QA safety building, and label, weigh, record and store materials in the Hazmat building

Collect all filled biohazard containers throughout the entire building and supply new containers

Process breached and Non-breached cells from production areas, warranty lab and QA

Operate pallet jack and forklift to move waste containers

Follow PPE requirements

Maintain cleanliness at worksite in accordance with 5S3R Standards:

Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Follow LGESMI existing cleaning SOP’s during downtime (e.g. line stop, waiting time, etc.), which includes cleaning your designated machine and/or surrounding work area

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required;

Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience

1+ year of forklift experience

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Basic math skills are required

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals with or without the use of a calculator

Ability to read and interpret graphs and measurements

Benefits Overview

100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs

Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO

Full-time