Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies practices and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project / job with supervision of personnel.
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions) :
- Handles hazardous materials including inventorying identifying segregating and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
- Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection consolidation (i.e. bulking repackaging) sampling safety / compliance inspections and other related activities required by the customer / contract.
- Assists other business groups i.e. Depack Retail and HHW for both internally and onsite as needed.
- Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting labeling marking and loading into the transport vehicle
- Properly completes documentation including shipping papers Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) evaluations / certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
- Follows understands and promotes by example all Health & Safety / Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans / JSAs as outlined in the procedures and policies
- Submit Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
- Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
- Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack work duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experienceClean driving recordPhysical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biologyAdvanced knowledge of EPA and DOTMinimum one (1) year lab pack experience40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)40 hours Depack Experience8 hours DOT TrainingPPE Training which includes RespiratorsPreferred Qualifications :
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS :
BS / BA in science related field.MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE :
Completion of the following curriculum :Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training (24 hours)
RCRA / DOT refresher course
Department of TransportationLab Pack definitions and proceduresLab pack Field ProgramIntroduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment courseCustomer InteractionsWaste Management MethodsOn-Site ExpectationsManifest / LDR CompletionHealth & Safety course(s)Customer ApproachForklift TrainingLocal Facility CapabilitiesCPR / First Aid / Blood-borne Pathogen trainingState regulations (if applicable)All required local trainingDEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Strong communication skills to interact with customer to provide information explanations and / or instructionsTeam PlayerAttention to detailAbility to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.Demonstrate proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e. Microsoft excel and word)Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (i.e. US EPA DOT and chemical properties)WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Plant labs Indoor / Outdoor and associated weather condition
Additional Information :
Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health dental and vision insurance life insurance and disability plans as well as a 401k with company matching.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Military veterans encouraged to apply.
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
Catering,Apache Commons,Architectural Design,Human Resources Administration,Accident Investigation
Department / Functional Area : Operations
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1