Chemical Processing Operator I
About The Position
The Chemical Processing Operator I handles, packages, and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. The role collaborates with TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility) Technicians in warehouses, plants, and outdoor settings. The position handles chemical and hazardous-waste materials, prepares shipping and tracking documentation, and supports compliant transportation and final disposition. It also provides initial training and mentorship to new-hire entry-level chemists on standard operating procedures. The pay range is $21.75 to $29.92, with the actual range depending on the locality in which the employee is hired.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of overall relevant work experience.
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
- Ability to wear and safely use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE), including air-purifying respirators.
- Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and alcohol testing.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of applicable DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
- Experience in hazardous-waste classification, lab-pack segregation, and waste handling.
Responsibilities
- Handle, classify, segregate, label, and package hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Segregate chemicals by compatibility and DOT hazard class.
- Determine which chemicals can be safely packed or consolidated together.
- Consolidate hazardous materials and waste, including bulking and repackaging, safely and compliantly.
- Prepare shipping documents and coordinate transportation of chemical products and hazardous-waste materials.
- Approve packing slips for outbound shipments and create inventories, QA/QC, and waste-tracking documents.
- Develop knowledge of final disposition facility protocols.
- Mentor new-hire entry-level chemists on standard operating procedures and provide initial training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
