Waste & Recycling Coordinator

Coordinate hazardous waste non-hazardous industrial waste universal waste used oil recyclable materials organics and general solid waste programs for a vertically integrated acrylic and glass aerospace transparency manufacturing facility.

Ensure waste streams are properly identified segregated labeled accumulated recycled shipped documented and closed out in accordance with California DTSC/Title 22 federal RCRA concepts Orange County CUPA expectations City of Garden Grove commercial recycling/organics requirements and applicable Department of Transportation shipping practices.

Support operational continuity customer audit readiness and environmental stewardship by preventing improper disposal minimizing landfill waste reducing waste-generation cost improving source segregation and controlling waste risks associated with MMA/monomer handling solvent bonding coatings acrylic scrap glass waste contaminated absorbents filters sludge wastewater treatment residuals maintenance wastes and packaging.

1. Waste Generation Segregation and Accumulation Control

• Perform routine inspections of satellite accumulation areas central accumulation areas universal waste areas used-oil areas recycling points scrap staging trash/organics areas and outdoor waste storage locations.
• Verify containers are compatible with contents closed when required in good condition properly labeled dated where applicable protected from stormwater and not overfilled or mixed improperly.
• Coordinate timely pickup consolidation movement and shipment of hazardous waste universal waste used oil non-hazardous industrial waste scrap acrylic glass packaging pallets cardboard metals e-waste batteries lamps filters absorbents and maintenance waste.
• Escalate any leak damaged container unknown waste unlabeled container incompatible storage storm drain exposure or missed pickup that could create a compliance safety or production risk.

2. Hazardous Waste and California Compliance Execution

• Support waste determinations using SDSs process knowledge generator knowledge analytical data and EH&S/Environmental Manager direction.
• Maintain hazardous waste profiles manifests electronic manifest records land disposal restriction documentation inspection logs training records contingency information and vendor certificates.
• Support California DTSC/Title 22 and RCRA-based generator requirements including generator category awareness EPA ID number support accumulation time awareness and cradle-to-grave documentation.
• Prepare for and support Orange County Health Care Agency CUPA inspections internal audits waste-area walkdowns corrective-action follow-up and evidence packages.

3. Recycling Organics and Solid Waste Programs

• Coordinate site recycling and diversion programs for cardboard paper plastics acrylic scrap pallets/wood metals packaging e-waste toner batteries lamps organics and other recoverable materials.
• Support City of Garden Grove and hauler requirements for commercial recycling and organics including container access labeling education contamination checks and service alignment.
• Track recycling quantities landfill diversion contamination issues missed pickups container needs and opportunities to right-size service levels.
• Partner with purchasing packaging shipping operations and suppliers to reduce packaging waste improve returnable/reusable packaging and identify outlets for clean acrylic and glass scrap where legally and commercially viable.

4. Vertically Integrated Acrylic and Glass Manufacturing Support

• Coordinate waste controls for acrylic casting/forming scrap MMA/monomer containers contaminated PPE solvent wipes adhesive/coating wastes filters resins catalyst/inhibitor containers polishing waste glass dust/slurry broken glass rejected transparencies and production cleanout materials.
• Work with operations and quality to prevent cross-contamination of recyclable acrylic/glass streams with hazardous constituents FOD-sensitive materials customer property restricted program materials or confidential/controlled scrap.
• Support cleanout line-change maintenance shutdown trial and spill-cleanup activities to ensure wastes are staged and documented correctly from the point of generation.
• Coordinate with environmental engineering and facilities on wastewater treatment residuals sump cleanouts sludge filters oily water and other water-related waste streams.

5. Training Communication and Shop-Floor Engagement

• Deliver or support practical waste and recycling training for operators maintenance shipping/receiving contractors and supervisors.
• Maintain visual labels posters waste-area instructions container color coding and quick-reference guides for what goes where.
• Coach employees on source segregation container closure labeling spill reporting universal waste used oil recyclable materials organics and prohibited disposal practices.
• Support safety and EH&S meetings by reporting trends findings improvements and recurring waste-stream issues.

6. Data Vendor and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain waste and recycling dashboards including shipment counts costs landfill diversion recycling tonnage hazardous waste volumes container findings missed pickups and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with approved transporters waste vendors recyclers haulers labs and disposal facilities; verify service quality documentation and safe site activities.
• Support development of waste minimization projects such as solvent wipe reduction reusable packaging better scrap segregation material substitution process yield improvements and improved purchasing controls.
• Assist EH&S leadership with annual reports sustainability metrics customer/insurance audits regulatory submissions and management reviews.

7. Aerospace & Defense Audit and Controlled-Material Considerations

• Maintain traceable records and objective evidence that support aerospace customer audits AS9100/NADCAP-style expectations and defense-prime supplier scrutiny.
• Coordinate securely with quality security contracts and program teams for disposal or recycling of controlled customer-owned export-controlled or proprietary scrap and documentation.
• Recognize waste handling as an operational continuity risk: improper disposal mixed waste or delayed shipments can disrupt civil and military aircraft production commitments.
• Protect contamination-sensitive areas by ensuring waste containers movement routes contractor work and scrap staging do not compromise product cleanliness optical quality or FOD controls.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree technical certificate or equivalent coursework in environmental compliance sustainability logistics manufacturing chemistry or related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience supporting waste management recycling environmental compliance manufacturing logistics EH&S facilities maintenance coordination or regulated industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste segregation container management labeling accumulation areas manifests universal waste used oil recycling programs and waste vendor coordination.
• Ability to understand SDSs waste profiles shipping documents labels inspection checklists recycling requirements and site procedures.
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail follow-through and ability to maintain accurate records and deadlines.
• Ability to work safely in production areas involving flammable liquids MMA/monomers solvents coatings resins glass processing machinery forklifts maintenance work and outdoor waste storage.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office spreadsheets scanning/document control vendor portals waste databases and corrective-action systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators supervisors maintenance shipping/receiving contractors haulers recyclers and EH&S professionals.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements

• Experience in aerospace defense acrylic/PMMA/MMA processing glass fabrication coatings solvent bonding chemical manufacturing precision machining or high-mix regulated manufacturing.
• 40-hour or 24-hour HAZWOPER DOT hazardous materials training RCRA hazardous waste training California hazardous waste generator training forklift certification or equivalent site-relevant training.
• Familiarity with DTSC hazardous waste generator requirements California Title 22 RCRA concepts e-Manifest waste profiling CUPA inspections CERS/HMBP interfaces and SPCC/secondary-containment concepts.
• Experience with CalRecycle commercial recycling/organics requirements SB 1383 AB 341 AB 1826 AB 827 and local hauler or City of Garden Grove program requirements.
• Experience supporting internal audits customer audits AS9100/NADCAP-style environments controlled scrap disposition or defense/aerospace supplier practices.
• Experience tracking waste KPIs landfill diversion recycling contamination vendor performance cost savings and waste minimization initiatives.
• Bilingual English/Spanish capability or demonstrated ability to train and influence a multilingual manufacturing workforce.
• Experience with lean manufacturing 5S visual controls standard work material handling warehouse processes or production-area ownership systems.

Salary range: $66886.00 -$83608.00