MRF Coordinator

Position SummaryThe MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) Coordinator oversees daily operations of the recycling facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and productive processing of recyclable materials. This role leads frontline employees, manages equipment and workflow, monitors production and quality, and ensures compliance with company safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily MRF operations, including material receiving, sorting, processing, and outbound shipments.
• Lead, coach, and develop MRF employees, including equipment operators, sorters, and laborers.
• Ensure employees follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production, throughput, contamination, recovery rates, and material quality.
• Coordinate staffing and assignments based on daily operational needs.
• Identify and address equipment, maintenance, and operational issues.
• Work closely with Maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.
• Conduct safety meetings, inspections, and employee coaching as needed.
• Maintain accurate production, staffing, incident, and operational records.
• Ensure housekeeping and facility standards are consistently maintained.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, performance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Communicate operational issues and performance metrics to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, safety, quality, and operating costs.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of experience in MRF, recycling, waste management, manufacturing, industrial, or similar operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience working around heavy equipment, conveyors, balers, compactors, and/or sorting systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and industrial operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays as operational needs require.

Key Performance Areas

• Safety
• Production/throughput
• Material recovery and quality
• Contamination reduction
• Equipment uptime
• Labor utilization
• Housekeeping
• Employee retention and development
• Operational efficiency

Pay and Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option
• Dental and vision
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Retirement match up to 5%
• Paid time off
• LifeMart discounts

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, the opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Please submit your resume and salary history for consideration. Only applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be considered, and only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Ecowaste Solutions reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.