We awaken the world with energy.
LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.
Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!
Job Summary:
At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Waste Handler supports LG Energy Solution Arizona by safely collecting, sorting, handling, and transporting the facility’s waste and recyclable materials. This role also supports with waste management activities and ensures materials are handled in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely collection of hazardous, non-hazardous, medical, universal, and recyclable waste materials throughout the facility.
- Communicate with requesters regarding pickup timing and task completion.
- Support the safe and efficient operation of all waste-handling activities.
- Perform required inspections of waste storage and handling areas.
- Maintain waste-handling areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Communicate waste-related concerns and updates to the EH&S team.
- Perform all duties in compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- OSHA HAZWOPER (40-hr) Certification preferred
- Proven commitment to follow strict safety protocols and PPE requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and work in varying weather conditions
- Familiarity with waste handling equipment (e.g., dollies, drums, powered industrial trucks) and basic knowledge of hazardous material labeling and storage requirements
- Understanding of EPA, local environmental regulations, a plus
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work collaboratively with environmental, operations and safety teams, as well as contractors and vendors to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Flexibility to adapt to changing daily work activities, assignments, and priorities
- Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours in duration and compressed work week schedules, including weekend days as required by schedule
- Ability to work overtime, as required
Skills:
- Strong sense of urgency.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills
- Dependability and accountability.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Why should you work here?
1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.
EEO Statement
LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice
We have recently become aware of fraudulent recruiting activities in which individuals falsely claiming to represent LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. contact job seekers, advertise fictitious employment opportunities, request personal information, or seek payment in connection with an application or job offer.
LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. will never request payment, fees, gift cards, banking transfers, or purchases from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. We also do not request sensitive personal information, such as a Social Security number or date of birth, during the initial application or interview process. Certain information may be required only after a legitimate offer has been accepted and as part of the formal onboarding, payroll, background-screening, or employment-verification process.
Authorized LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. representatives conducting recruiting business by email will use an official “@lgensol.com” email address. Candidates should be cautious of communications originating from personal email accounts or requests to communicate exclusively through platforms such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook/Live.com, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, or iMessage.
If you receive a suspicious communication or believe someone is fraudulently representing LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., do not respond or provide personal information, send money, or click any links or attachments.
We take recruitment fraud seriously and encourage all candidates to remain vigilant. Our goal is to help protect job seekers from fraudulent activity and identity theft.