Chemical Processing Operator I

Republic Services • Lewisberry, PA

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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 works with TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility) Technicians in warehouses, plants, and outdoor settings. The operator classifies and segregates materials, consolidates hazardous waste, prepares shipping and tracking documentation, and supports safe, compliant transportation and disposition. The position also helps train new-hire entry-level chemists on standard operating procedures. The listed qualifications include 0–2 years of relevant work experience and the ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.

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, including air-purifying respirators.
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screening, and alcohol testing.
• Ability to pass 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 according to federal and state regulations.
• Segregate chemicals according to 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.
• Approve outbound packing slips and create inventories, QA/QC documents, 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, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed