Waste Coordinator Environmental Assurance and Protection - Field
Waste Coordinator Environmental Assurance and Protection - Field
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08-04-2025
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Job Description
As Amazon Australia continues to grow our operations to serve our customers 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 are seeking a driven Waste Coordinator to help drive waste compliance at our Sort Center in the Northern Melbourne Suburb of Craigieburn.
In this crucial position you will report into the APAC Environment Leader as part of a shiftbased role.
Key job responsibilities
Characterization/determination of regulated and hazardous waste (from both inventory and facilities operations) including ensuring that waste is correctly classified stored and segregated labelled documented in waste logs and prepared for shipment in accordance with the local state waste regulatory requirements.
Physical maintenance housekeeping and organization of the waste storage area and all safety equipment (eye wash spill kit fire extinguisher etc. in accordance with Australian regulatory requirements AU Hazardous Waste Procedure and Amazon network policies.
Log and containerize all regulated and hazardous wastes using a digital waste reporting tool.
Raising requests for additional containers labels and other supplies from Waste Vendor to ensure proper stock levels are maintained at the site.
Engaging and communicating with Waste Vendors to arrange waste collection sending accumulated logs scheduling and coordinating waste pickups and followup on paperwork for each consignment of waste.
Maintaining and uploading all shipment documents to the Shared Folder and digital waste reporting tool.
Completion of all site based environmental inspections raising of findings and gaps then collaborate with relevant site stakeholders to assign actions to achieve effective environmental management.
Liaison with Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Inventory Control and Quality Assurance (ICQA) Inbound Support Services (ISS0 Vendor Returns and Facilities teams responsible for the proper management of hazardous chemicals and generation of hazardous wastes.
Support in preparing monthly waste inventory and identifying the necessary shipping frequency to comply with accumulation requirements.
Work with WHS Operations ICQA Vendor Returns and Customer Returns teams to setup a Products Awaiting Determination Staging Area.
Regularly engage with site leadership to provide Environmental updates and provide site with visibility of Environmental Performance status and requirements.
Must be trained on digital waste reporting tool and AU Hazardous Waste Procedure.
Complete Dangerous Goods (DG)/ HazMat Training.
Researching trends inventory loss and cost reduction efforts where applicable.
Must be available to assist with incidental spill/leak/release cleanup activities.
Deepdive waste data and identify opportunities for waste reduction onsite
Additional projects focused on professional growth and development in Waste/Environmental related focus areas
Notify relevant stakeholders (external and internal) of reportable or abnormal waste collections as determined by the AU Environmental Leader
High school or equivalent
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Outlook and Explorer)
Can lift up to 25Kg stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
A Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science or Science
Ability to deep dive data to identify opportunities issues or improvements for waste minimization
Experience in a fulfillment/distribution center environment
Experience with inventory bin types containers and all tools used to move product throughout the warehouse
Experience and knowledge in waste classification segregation and statebased waste regulatory requirements
Interest in Environmental Health and Safety field of work and Environmental Compliance at the site level
Understanding of Receiving processes and operations
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age or other legally protected attributes.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
In this crucial position you will report into the APAC Environment Leader as part of a shiftbased role.
Key job responsibilities
Characterization/determination of regulated and hazardous waste (from both inventory and facilities operations) including ensuring that waste is correctly classified stored and segregated labelled documented in waste logs and prepared for shipment in accordance with the local state waste regulatory requirements.
Physical maintenance housekeeping and organization of the waste storage area and all safety equipment (eye wash spill kit fire extinguisher etc. in accordance with Australian regulatory requirements AU Hazardous Waste Procedure and Amazon network policies.
Log and containerize all regulated and hazardous wastes using a digital waste reporting tool.
Raising requests for additional containers labels and other supplies from Waste Vendor to ensure proper stock levels are maintained at the site.
Engaging and communicating with Waste Vendors to arrange waste collection sending accumulated logs scheduling and coordinating waste pickups and followup on paperwork for each consignment of waste.
Maintaining and uploading all shipment documents to the Shared Folder and digital waste reporting tool.
Completion of all site based environmental inspections raising of findings and gaps then collaborate with relevant site stakeholders to assign actions to achieve effective environmental management.
Liaison with Site Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Inventory Control and Quality Assurance (ICQA) Inbound Support Services (ISS0 Vendor Returns and Facilities teams responsible for the proper management of hazardous chemicals and generation of hazardous wastes.
Support in preparing monthly waste inventory and identifying the necessary shipping frequency to comply with accumulation requirements.
Work with WHS Operations ICQA Vendor Returns and Customer Returns teams to setup a Products Awaiting Determination Staging Area.
Regularly engage with site leadership to provide Environmental updates and provide site with visibility of Environmental Performance status and requirements.
Must be trained on digital waste reporting tool and AU Hazardous Waste Procedure.
Complete Dangerous Goods (DG)/ HazMat Training.
Researching trends inventory loss and cost reduction efforts where applicable.
Must be available to assist with incidental spill/leak/release cleanup activities.
Deepdive waste data and identify opportunities for waste reduction onsite
Additional projects focused on professional growth and development in Waste/Environmental related focus areas
Notify relevant stakeholders (external and internal) of reportable or abnormal waste collections as determined by the AU Environmental Leader
High school or equivalent
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Outlook and Explorer)
Can lift up to 25Kg stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
A Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science or Science
Ability to deep dive data to identify opportunities issues or improvements for waste minimization
Experience in a fulfillment/distribution center environment
Experience with inventory bin types containers and all tools used to move product throughout the warehouse
Experience and knowledge in waste classification segregation and statebased waste regulatory requirements
Interest in Environmental Health and Safety field of work and Environmental Compliance at the site level
Understanding of Receiving processes and operations
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age or other legally protected attributes.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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