POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the C&D Operations Manager, this position is responsible for receiving, inspecting, sorting, storing, handling, preparing, and de-manufacturing of discarded appliances while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and applicable DNR laws, regulations, and safety requirements.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives, inspects, sorts, stores, handles, prepares and de-manufactures discarded appliances and electronics.
• Follows established procedures for the safe handling, identification, and segregation of materials throughout the receiving process. Alerts immediate supervisor of any issues with following established procedures.
• Provides prompt and courteous service to both internal and external customers and educates customers and coworkers on proper waste handling procedures.
• Ensures all hazardous materials and recyclables are placed in specified areas and relocates filled containers to the approved storage areas.
• Ensure that no method of handling discarded appliances is used that would damage refrigerant lines, compressors, capacitors, or mercury-containing components or that would cause a release of refrigerant, PCBs, or mercury into the environment.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws relating to the management and disposition of all hazardous waste, hazardous materials, and refrigerants.
• Monitors inventory and requests reorder of supplies before they become exhausted.
• Participates in all safety training, follows established safety procedures, makes recommendations for safety improvements, and corrects unsafe acts or conditions when appropriate.
• Research and gain knowledge of the latest technological developments and provide subject matter expertise in these areas.
• Test appliance and electronic parts for proper functionality and list them on the open market.
• Assist with ground/facility maintenance including but not limited to mowing, trimming and snow removal.
• Assists customers with the sale of MWA Grow Gold Compost.

MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.

• Leadership – Set an example because everyone is a leader!
• Integrity – Always do what is right!
• Positivity – Bring your best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues!
• Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges!
• Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve!

Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include:

• Recycling
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Organics Management
• Water Quality Improvement
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• Environmental Education