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Materials Handler Supervisor

Department of Veterans Affairs - Portland, Oregon

Posted Jun 2, 2026

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Materials Handler Supervisor Portland, Oregon Summary This position is located within the VA Portland Health Care System. Incumbent will have supervisory oversight of material handlers and contracted services. They are responsible for oversight of daily Health Care System waste and recycling collection. Duties Administers an ongoing waste removal and recycling program for all areas facilities within the Health Care System. Coordinates efforts throughout the campus to identify potentially recyclable materials and keep them out of the normal trash stream. Conducts cost analysis and feasibility studies to determine if it is worthwhile to recycle certain items. Recommends changes in items for collection when appropriate. Establishes procedures for and supervises the collection of all recyclables and tracks quantities collected. Prepares written and oral reports to management. Develops and implements appropriate controls for safeguarding program materials. Establishes and maintains contact with local area recyclers along with representatives from other medical center departments for the purpose of promoting and developing the recycling program and obtaining information on reimbursement rates for recycled materials. Maintains manifests, catalogs, and accounts for all hazardous, and non hazardous waste streams for shipment and disposal. Operates computer terminals to access databases for processing, storing, and shipping requirements. Works independently and with supervised staff in the collection, processing, packaging and preparing solid waste/hazardous waste/RMW waste for temporary storage and disposal. Acts as the Subject Matter Expert on evaluating and making initial identification and assessments of routine hazardous wastes to determine their nature (e.g., flammability, toxicity), and containment characteristics (e.g., repercussions of

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