Contamination Specialist

The Contamination Specialist will be responsible for visual inspection of all incoming loads for unacceptable levels of odor, contamination, and inform/educate customers, as needed, to remove contamination from their load and dispose of properly or reject loads as required. Additional responsibilities include: directing customers to the proper area for disposal or product load out, inspecting green waste, removing contaminants from the tipping building throughout the work period, and managing the flow of traffic at the tipping building.

Courteous customer service and excellent product knowledge will be provided to all customers. Keep work area neat and clean. Inform office personnel when a load meets the criteria for rejection.

The schedule for this position is Monday thru Friday, 7:00AM - 3:00PM.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• May perform additional house and grounds keeping duties such as vegetation control and yard maintenance including mowing and picking up rubbish on the grounds.
• Performs safety and maintenance inspections as prescribed in the preventive and daily equipment checklist.
• Properly disposes of hazardous materials and rubbish.
• May control traffic by flagging to guide vehicles through work area as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in keeping the site operations clean and organized.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be self-motivated and able to meet operational performance standards.
• Must interact with public in professional manner.
• Must work as a team member.
• May operate light to medium equipment once fully trained.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

• Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent is desirable but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to stand or walk for four or more hours per day, and frequently lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Cedar Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Cedar Grove Composting, Inc.'s offices are non-smoking and Drug and Alcohol Free Workplaces. Cedar Grove Composting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must pass a drug test and background check prior to being hired. All active employees are subject to random drug testing.

Please note that this is considered a safety-sensitive role due to responsibilities such as operating, loading, unloading, or inspecting equipment. Pre-employment drug screening includes THC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for Cedar Grove or its related companies in the past?
• I understand that this is a safety centric position that requires the operation of equipment thus, a pre-employment drug test that includes cannabis will be conducted if offered the position.

Ability to Commute:

• Everett, WA 98201 (Required)

Work Location: In person