Material Recovery Facility Supervisor (Production)

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1,400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization. We are currently seeking the following positions for our East Valley/San Bernardino Division.

Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Coordinates and directs the activities of equipment operators, drivers, scale house operator, and all temporary staff. Ensures that workforce is adequately staffed and trained. Will exercise independent judgment when determining workflow, staffing and monitoring safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the materials processing, recycling, and transfer station facility, which includes the sorting and baling areas and equipment operations.
• Coordinate the loading of trailers and the unloading of recyclables.
• Process employee requests, including vacation, PTO, etc., and assists with the scheduling of time off.
• Coach and develop employees by continuously communicating with team members and providing guidance for improvement and recognition of efforts
• Handle and resolve employee relations issues and incorporate consistent and timely disciplinary standards
• Follow and administer company safety programs by conducting monthly safety meetings and facility inspections and ensuring compliance with all OSHA and DOT regulations
• Investigate and complete reports for work-related injuries and or vehicle accidents/incidents and submit paperwork to appropriate insurance carriers in a timely manner
• Train new employees on general safety policies, DOT drug and alcohol program, and proper use of assigned equipment, will administer corporate policies and ensure safety compliance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Previous experience in a recycling environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to maintain and promote a teamwork environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to coach and develop subordinates.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are required, as well as the ability to effectively interface with the general public.
• Ability to distinguish trends, recognize problems, and implement a plan of action
• Basic mechanical and P.C. Skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and possess bi-lingual skills in Spanish required
• Be available to work weekends.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• A valid California Driver's License required
• A minimum of 5 years of Supervisory experience and the ability to motivate people are required.

PHYSICAL:

• Ability to operate forklifts, balers, wheel loaders, Bobcats, dozers, and sort line equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions (heat, rain, wind)
• Will be exposed to moderate noise and dust levels.

We provide a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an EXCELLENT benefits package, including a 401K and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacations/PSLs.