As a Regulated Waste Solutions Specialist, you will support Northstar’s Commodity Sales Rubbish/Waste to Energy team by developing, implementing, and managing solutions for regulated waste streams including hazardous waste, e-waste, universal waste, and other compliance-driven programs.
This role bridges the gap between technical waste expertise and commercial execution—ensuring solutions are compliant, scalable, and aligned with client needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently own the development and implementation of regulated waste and hazardous waste solutions for client locations
- Review, assist, and validate waste profiles to ensure accuracy and compliance with RCRA and other applicable regulations
- Act as an internal subject matter expert on hazardous waste, e-waste, and regulated waste solutions
- Partner with Client Services team members to scope, price, and implement compliant waste solutions
- Participate in client-facing calls (virtual and in-person) to support technical discussions and solution design
- Collaborate with disposal vendors and outlets to ensure proper handling, transportation, and disposal methods
- Identify opportunities to optimize cost, improve compliance, and expand service offerings
- Support documentation requirements including waste profiles, manifests, and compliance-related materials
- Stay current on RCRA, USDOT, and state-level regulations impacting waste handling and disposal
- Interact cross-functionally with the Audit & Regulatory team as required
- Occasional travel, up to once per quarter, is required to support client site visits and other business needs.
Requirements
Key Selection Criteria
- Strong attention to detail, especially in reviewing technical and regulatory documentation
- Working knowledge of RCRA regulations and hazardous waste classification
- Experience with waste profiling and approval processes
- Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, client-facing solutions
- Strong communication skills for both internal teams and external clients
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Experience
- 2+ years in hazardous waste, environmental services, or waste management
- Experience supporting or creating waste profiles, manifests, or shipping documentation
- Background in environmental science, chemistry, or related field (preferred)
- Familiarity with e-waste, universal waste, and specialty waste streams
You will be successful in this role if you:
- Bring a high level of ownership and precision to complex waste streams
- Operate as a bridge between technical compliance and commercial execution
- Proactively identify risks and solve problems before they escalate
- Support your team by elevating technical confidence across Commodity Sales
This position requires a valid driver’s license and clean driving record to fulfill the essential functions of the role.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Northstar-Specific Performance Competencies:
The Regulated Waste Solutions Specialist role at Northstar requires alignment with our core Northstar Performance Competencies, including:
- Excellence: Achieving high standards of performance and creativity, managing tasks effectively, respecting data confidentiality, and demonstrating reliability in attendance and task completion.
- Collaboration: Actively fostering teamwork and a positive work environment, contributing to team efforts, and sharing expertise with colleagues.
- Stewardship & Ownership: Taking full responsibility for work, adhering to company standards, setting clear goals, and seeking solutions proactively.
- Empathy & Passion: Displaying genuine care for others, showing enthusiasm for Northstar’s mission, and engaging in professional, meaningful work.
- Humility & Integrity: Demonstrating honesty, self-awareness, openness to feedback, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations through trust and transparency.
- Flexibility & Tenacity: Embracing adaptability, persisting through challenges, and continuously seeking growth opportunities.
DEIB Statement & Commitment
At Northstar Recycling, our company’s intention behind Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is to create a more inclusive and equitable culture, business practices and methods of operation. As an organization, we are continuing the work that allows for unlearning, accountability, and acceptance. We are incorporating DEIB thinking in all our interactions including hiring, promotion, and retention efforts.
To hold ourselves accountable, Northstar utilizes a DEIB scorecard to measure the following performance metrics: Employee Education and Participation; Leadership Support and Investment; Data Practices; and Retention, Hiring and Promotion. Each metric is evaluated on a quarterly basis and Northstar’s progress is reviewed annually with our leadership team to drive accountability organizationally.
Northstar takes many actions to promote DEIB practices, especially as they relate to recruitment, retention, and promotion. We support our employees through educational resources and training, professional development opportunities, and formal Mentorship programs. We also offer several Affinity Groups and our DEIB Employee Resource Group (ERG).
Employee Benefits
Northstar offers a comprehensive benefits package, and provides a generous employe contribution to our health, dental, and vision insurance premiums. We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan and match 100% of your first 4% of pay contribution to the plan; this matching contribution is 100% immediately vested. We also provide company sponsored short-term, long-term, and life coverage, as well as a multitude of supplemental and voluntary benefit programs.
Northstar promotes a healthy work-life balance. In that spirit, we offer a competitive PTO package that includes vacation time, sick time, 7 observed federal holidays, 3 floating holidays, and additional time off each year for volunteer efforts.
Northstar is a remote-first organization! We offer a fully remote working environment with virtual culture and teambuilding events to create and maintain a sense of belonging, connection, and inclusivity between our team members. We also take great pride in our coaching culture! Northstar fosters professional development for employees within their roles and works to create opportunities for promotion to cultivate meaningful growth for Northstar employees.
EEOC Statement
Northstar Recycling adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age (40 or older), handicap or disability, genetic information, or military status. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit.
Northstar Recycling is committed to fully complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which ensures equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is available to all disabled employees, where their disability affects the performance of job functions. All employment decisions are based on the merits of the situation in accordance with defined criteria, and not on the disability of the individual. The Company will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection than the federal ADA law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
