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3rd Shift Supervisor
LJP Waste Solutions, LLC —North Mankato, MN
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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2nd Shift Supervisor
LJP Waste Solutions, LLC —North Mankato, MN
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Overnight shift
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Hewitt Docks, Lifts & Pontoon Legs, in Nicollet, MN —Nicollet, MN
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Warehouse experience
- Fair chance
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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- Dental insurance
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3rd Shift Supervisor

LJP Waste Solutions, LLC -
North Mankato, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Team leadership
Safety regulations
Environmental legislation
Managing production or assembly teams
Workplace dispute resolution
Environmental compliance
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Environmental law compliance support experience
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Safety standard operating procedures
Production documentation
Environmental safety protocols

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change?

LJP Waste Solutions is a zero-landfill environmental services company on a mission to revolutionize the waste industry through innovative recycling, waste-to-energy solutions, and sustainable environmental practices, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Why Join Us?

Since 1993, LJP has helped large manufacturing companies achieve their sustainability goals by providing innovative commercial waste and recycling solutions. Through our waste evaluations, recycling processes, and waste-to-energy programs, we help customers reduce landfill waste, recover valuable resources, and convert non-recyclable materials into clean fuel.

Our team is committed to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for the customers and communities we serve. At LJP, team members play a vital role in supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future while working in a culture built on safety, teamwork, accountability, and growth.

Job Summary

LJP Waste Solutions is seeking a full-time 3rd Shift Supervisor, Monday–Friday, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM.

The 3rd Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all overnight plant operations, ensuring materials move efficiently and safely from the transfer floor through the compactor and shredder systems. This role directly supervises equipment operators and plant personnel, enforces safety and quality standards, troubleshoots operational issues in real time, and serves as the primary point of contact for the shift.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who is safety-focused, decisive, and comfortable managing people and priorities independently in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate 3rd shift personnel, including equipment operators and general laborers, to maintain steady production flow

Assign tasks and staffing coverage across the shift; adjust workflow to meet production and processing targets

Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate priorities, safety topics, and operational updates

Monitor incoming materials and processing operations for contamination, prohibited items, or safety hazards; direct corrective action

Enforce all company safety procedures, environmental regulations, and operational policies across the shift

Coordinate with maintenance staff to address equipment issues promptly and minimize downtime

Address employee attendance, performance, and conduct issues; escalate to plant management or HR as needed

Train, coach, and develop shift employees; ensure adequate cross-training and coverage

Complete shift reports, production logs, and incident documentation

Serve as the primary point of contact for 3rd shift operations and communicate key updates to day-shift leadership during handoff

Respond to and manage emergency situations or operational disruptions

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout the facility

Support overall plant operations and perform additional duties as assigned

Education / Training

High school diploma or equivalent required

Valid driver’s license required

Experience

Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role, preferably in waste management, recycling, manufacturing, or industrial operations

Prior experience overseeing heavy equipment operations (front end loaders, forklifts, or similar) strongly preferred

Experience in waste management, recycling, construction, or environmental services industries preferred

Required Skills

Strong leadership, delegation, and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to make sound decisions independently and under pressure

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong working knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, and related standards)

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Basic proficiency with shift reporting, production logs, and related documentation

Preferred Skill

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Physical Demands

Ability to walk the plant floor and stand for extended periods throughout the shift

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to bend, climb, and move throughout an active industrial facility

Working Conditions

Ability to work overnight, Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Exposure to an outdoor and industrial environment, including varying weather conditions and temperatures

Exposure to noise, dust, and odors typical of a waste and recycling processing facility

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday–Friday | 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Short-term disability (STD)

Long-term disability (LTD)

Voluntary benefits

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