Job Description

Facility Foreman Summary

The Facility Foreman is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of one or more departments within the facility. This position serves as a first-line leader, ensuring employees follow Clean Harbors’ Health & Safety, operational, and compliance standards. The Facility Foreman also provides employee training and guidance, maintains accurate operational records, and supports hands-on facility operations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and operational oversight for one or more facility departments.
• Promote and enforce all Health & Safety, operational, and compliance standards.
• Train, mentor, and provide direction to new and existing employees.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and assist with employee scheduling.
• Monitor employee performance and provide feedback to facility leadership.
• Ensure all required paperwork and data entry are completed accurately following processing activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Identify and communicate operational, safety, and compliance concerns to leadership.
• Operate forklifts and other light or heavy equipment when necessary.
• Support facility operations such as drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm activities, truck loading and unloading, or wastewater treatment.
• Perform additional duties based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; specialized training or one year of college preferred.
• Five to seven years of related facility, industrial, or plant operations experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain all required site-specific certifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more plant operations, such as drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, truck loading and unloading, or wastewater treatment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications.
• Forklift or heavy-equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to frequently climb, bend, stand, walk, lift, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb on and off forklifts and use vertical ladders.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and depth perception.
• Ability to work in loud environments and wear required PPE and a respirator.
• Ability to travel less than 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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