Over the last forty years, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. This has earned them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 400+ team members across 6 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality non-ferrous and ferrous material via truck, container, rail and barge shipment. Equally as important, is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity, and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others, throughout the communities in which they live, work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients, consumers and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond.
Position Overview
The Environmental & Compliance Coordinator supports the National Director of Safety & Compliance in executing any and all tasks related to quality, environment, health & safety (QEH&S) operations and administration. The Environmental & Compliance Coordinator enhances the National Director of Safety & Compliance’s effectiveness by performing administrative work, providing information / data management and representing the National Director of Safety & Compliance to others. Reports to the National Director of Safety & Compliance and has no direct reports.
Summary of Job Responsibilities
- Executes development of a team-oriented company safety culture that emphasizes QEH&S continuous improvement, high performance and goal attainment
- Aids the development of team members via corporate QEH&S training programs
- Builds and maintains a network of support and relationships both internally and externally
- Organizes and works with environmental contractors, annual updates of environmental plans, and oversees the execution of environmental regulatory reporting
- Assists in the monitoring and enforcement of policies and procedures that have been set forth through the corporate compliance and other environmental related programs
- Maintains environmental and compliance recordkeeping
- Revises the compliance program in response to the changing needs of the organization, laws, and governmental policies
- Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the compliance plan and the related activities to ensure they promote an institutional culture favorable to QEH&S compliance
- Facilitates company-wide communication, committee, and overall team member participation
- Provides strategic initiative support (such as the ISO 14001/RIOS QEH&S System)
- Maintains the SharePoint filing system as well as key contact database
- Oversees the day-to-day efficient operation of the Compliance office
- Writes, formats, and edits letters and other documents from draft to client-ready stage
- Supports managers and supervisors with team member relations and/or safety related disciplinary issues
- Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and/or business needs of the operation; must be able to attend charity/networking/customer events after normal business hours
- Minimum travel required one week per month
- Other duties as assigned
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor's degree required
- 2-5 years related experience; similar industry or environmental background preferred
- Possesses a positive attitude and self confidence
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Easily able to handle and manage change
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check
- Works independently & proactively, as well as working within a team, as needed
- Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and/or business needs
Minimum Safety Training Requirements
- Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position
- US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual
- US-SOP-04 Driver’s Handbook
- US-F11 QEH&S Policy
- US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook
We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:
Trust ● Commitment ● Loyalty ● Passion ● Performance
USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Development Team at careers@unitedscrap.com. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
