3rd Shift Equipment Operator

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change? LJP Waste Solutions is a zero-landfill environmental services company on a mission to revolutionize the waste industry through innovative recycling, waste-to-energy solutions, and sustainable environmental practices, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Why Join Us?

Since 1993, LJP has helped large manufacturing companies achieve their sustainability goals by providing innovative commercial waste and recycling solutions. Through our waste evaluations, recycling processes, and waste-to-energy programs, we help customers reduce landfill waste, recover valuable resources, and convert non-recyclable materials into clean fuel.

Our team is committed to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for the customers and communities we serve. At LJP, team members play a vital role in supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future while working in a culture built on safety, teamwork, accountability, and growth.

Description

LJP Waste Solutions is seeking a reliable and dedicated 3rd Shift Supervisor to oversee evening operations and support efficient waste processing, sorting, and transportation activities.

This role is responsible for coordinating workflow, enforcing safety standards, monitoring production operations, and leading a team to meet productivity and operational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, operational awareness, and the ability to support a fast-paced industrial environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Job Responsibilities

Shift Supervision & Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise the 3rd shift team by setting clear expectations and supporting daily operational goals
• Foster a positive, teamwork-focused work environment through communication, coaching, and problem-solving
• Address operational or personnel concerns promptly and professionally
• Support employee development and accountability throughout the shift

Safety & Compliance Management

• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies
• Conduct routine safety checks and ensure compliance with operational procedures
• Lead safety meetings and identify potential workplace hazards
• Implement corrective actions to reduce risk and improve workplace safety

Operations Coordination

• Oversee waste processing, sorting, and transportation activities to ensure operational efficiency
• Coordinate with supervisors, operators, drivers, and maintenance personnel to maintain continuity across shifts
• Optimize workflow, equipment usage, and staffing resources to support production goals

Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance

• Ensure loaders, forklifts, balers, and other equipment are operated safely and correctly
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly
• Coordinate maintenance support to minimize downtime and operational disruptions

Training & Development

• Provide training and guidance to new and existing team members
• Reinforce safety standards, best practices, and operational expectations
• Support workforce development and continuous improvement initiatives

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor productivity, operational performance, and incident reporting
• Provide shift summaries and communicate operational updates to management
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend operational efficiencies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Experience operating or supervising heavy equipment including forklifts, skid loaders, or front-end loaders
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to learn and retain plant processes, operational procedures, and team responsibilities
• Availability to work evenings, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as needed
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in waste management, recycling, logistics, manufacturing, or environmental services industries
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience leading teams in high-volume industrial or production environments

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• STD
• LTD
• Voluntary benefits

Schedule/Compensation Information

• Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday-Friday | 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications
• Work Location: In person