Chemical Handler

RTX

7d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to be part of a large Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) organization as a Chemical Handler in Tucson, Arizona. Starting Wage: $20.12 What you Will Do: The Chemical Handler will perform tasks to include, but not limited to, receiving, issuing, storing, ordering, and transporting chemicals, compressed gases, fuels, liquid and solid hazardous wastes while complying with all government regulations such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and safety regulations. Operates forklifts, trucks, carts, dispensing pumps (air, gravity, and hand), computers and hand tools, to handle, issue, and distribute chemicals and wastes in a safe and efficient manner throughout company operated facilities. Locates, stores and maintains inventory, shipping, and receiving records. Orders chemicals and supplies from vendors. Assures proper packaging and labeling to properly transport and store chemicals and hazardous waste materials throughout company operated facilities. Assures packages and containers are marked with proper safety information as required by governing regulations/agencies. Assigns and stores chemicals to the proper compatibility groups in accordance with all regulatory directives. Delivers and picks up all empty or full containers and takes appropriate steps to dispose of waste according to all applicable regulations. Delivers appropriate containers to collect wastes such as used oils and coolants, solvents, acids, paint related materials, solvent contaminated wipes etc. and empties/disposes the appropriately designated manner. Prepares and uses various forms such as memos, receiving reports, hazardous waste tags, labels, and various documents, as required, to document handling of all material used in Chemical Handler’s area of responsibility. Transports, segregates, manages, and determines the disposition of all materials/property received at company owned/operated chemical/hazardous waste facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Supports plant site spill response team by reporting spills and identifying type of spill and elements involved. Provides cleanup materials and documentation in response to hazardous substance spills. Delivers and connects compressed gas cylinders to labs, test positions, gas supply outlets etc. Decontaminates containers or equipment, as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) CDL Class “A” with hazardous materials endorsement in accordance with appropriate regulations
Ability to lift weight in accordance with current OSHA, Bureau of Labor Standards, and Raytheon recommendations and guidelines
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance required
Ability to obtain and maintain ATF clearance

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the functions of receiving, storing, issuing, inventory, and/or delivery
Experience handling hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste
Excellent powered industrial truck operation skills
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Training
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training

Responsibilities

Receiving, issuing, storing, ordering, and transporting chemicals, compressed gases, fuels, liquid and solid hazardous wastes while complying with all government regulations such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and safety regulations.
Operates forklifts, trucks, carts, dispensing pumps (air, gravity, and hand), computers and hand tools, to handle, issue, and distribute chemicals and wastes in a safe and efficient manner throughout company operated facilities.
Locates, stores and maintains inventory, shipping, and receiving records.
Orders chemicals and supplies from vendors.
Assures proper packaging and labeling to properly transport and store chemicals and hazardous waste materials throughout company operated facilities.
Assures packages and containers are marked with proper safety information as required by governing regulations/agencies.
Assigns and stores chemicals to the proper compatibility groups in accordance with all regulatory directives.
Delivers and picks up all empty or full containers and takes appropriate steps to dispose of waste according to all applicable regulations.
Delivers appropriate containers to collect wastes such as used oils and coolants, solvents, acids, paint related materials, solvent contaminated wipes etc. and empties/disposes the appropriately designated manner.
Prepares and uses various forms such as memos, receiving reports, hazardous waste tags, labels, and various documents, as required, to document handling of all material used in Chemical Handler’s area of responsibility.
Transports, segregates, manages, and determines the disposition of all materials/property received at company owned/operated chemical/hazardous waste facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Supports plant site spill response team by reporting spills and identifying type of spill and elements involved. Provides cleanup materials and documentation in response to hazardous substance spills.
Delivers and connects compressed gas cylinders to labs, test positions, gas supply outlets etc.
Decontaminates containers or equipment, as required.

Benefits

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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