ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT

Essential Job Functions:

Works with EHS Department to ensure compliance with all EHS policies and procedures and improve safety operations and procedures.

Execute tasks as assigned that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Participate in EHS inspections and audits of the workplace to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance with safety & environmental standards as directed. Report findings to the EHS Department.

Identify and report potential hazards, safety violations, and areas for improvement.

Reports unsafe and/or potentially dangerous situations to the EHS Department as appropriate.

Has knowledge of emergency response plans for environmental incidents.

Participate in spill training and exercises to test emergency preparedness.

Manage cardboard recycling, wood or plastic pallets, IBC totes, and metal drums.

Collect trash from receptacles for disposal.

Has knowledge of EPA standards to assist in the safe handling, storage, and disposal of residual, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste streams as trained and directed.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) knowledge and understanding.

Recycle empty propane bottles & aerosol cans throughout the facility.

Condense/transfer waste oil & coolant from storage containers.

Has knowledge of proper waste labeling.

Respond to spills

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Non-Exempt Hourly

Monday through Friday

Limited travel in the Warren area

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a Manufacturing environment.

The individual will work around chemicals, metal, high heat and machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

Occasional heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Required to understand and communicate in English.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Relevant safety/environmental certifications (e.g., OSHA 30-hour, CPR, First Aid, RCRA) are desired.

Previous experience in environmental-related roles is desired.

Knowledge of environmental regulations is desired.

Competencies/Skills:

Keep proper record of work activities and reports progress to the supervisor

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Founded in 1964, Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of polyurethane and rubber industrial components for the material handling, construction, agricultural, municipal, and mining industries. All Superior Tire & Rubber Corp.’s product offerings are proudly engineered and produced in the USA on state-of-the-art processing and machining equipment, overseen by quality management systems registered to ISO 9001. Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. also owns multiple patents on many innovative products that have become new industry standards.

Superior Tire & Rubber Corporation Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Off-shift Premium

Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Personal Days

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

YMCA Memberships

Wellness Programs

At Superior Tire and Rubber Corporation , we are an equal opportunity employer . Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class. Our company makes all employment and advancement decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities .