Waste Coordinator

SET Environmental Inc
$28.00-$34.00/hr - SET Environmental has a full range of benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, as well as other supplemental benefits.
United States, Indiana, Mount Vernon
Nov 13, 2025
A Waste Coordinator at SET Environmental is responsible for: Preparing shipments to SET and other established waste vendors Being the point of contact person if there are compliance related issues regarding wastes Housekeeping in 90-day waste storage area, which includes required inspections and quality control of outgoing loads prior to leaving the site Ensuring the load is acceptable per DOT regulations and requirements Tracking the material once it leaves the site up until the return manifest copy is received Performing weekly visual inspections of items such as satellite accumulation areas, perform sampling, and maintain waste management supplies To be a subject matter expert in all areas in concerning waste management Interacting with different multi-chem divisions daily via phone, email, and in meetings Meet at least weekly with designated stakeholder(s) to discuss the program status, upcoming shipments, compliance issues, and/or any potential problem areas Provide ideas and recommendations concerning waste minimization, elimination, and by-product reuse/recycling during update meetings. Project tracking, status reports, and documentation of hazardous waste reduction, landfill avoidance, and cost reductions to-date and projected are also required for these meetings Performing other miscellaneous duties as necessary POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor' Degree in environmental studies or related field preferred Must have 2+ years of practical field experience including hazardous waste handling, lab packing, chemical consolidation, manifesting, and scheduling rental containers Competent computer skills, including MS Office Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven self-starter and highly motivated Obtain and keep current all certifications/licenses required (i.e. 40-hour HAZWOPER training, forklift certification, medical certification including respirator use) Must have knowledge of all RCRA and DOT regulations Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more