CleanPack Chemist (CDL) CLASS B Route Driver $5K SIGN ON BONUS

CleanHarbors•Kapolei, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors in Kapolei, Hawaii is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies and procedures. This customer-facing position works daily at customer sites and both indoors and outdoors at plants, laboratories, and other facilities. The work includes assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves. This is not a laboratory-based chemist position and involves substantial general labor and overtime; workdays are described as 8–10 hours. The role includes preparing and completing documentation, inspecting chemical storage areas and containers, collecting and packaging waste, sampling and profiling waste streams, and preparing projects for shipment. Employees conduct projects at customer locations and must follow site-specific requirements and applicable health, safety, transportation, and environmental regulations. A Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements is required by position within six months of employment; the posting says employees may obtain needed endorsements after hire. This is described as an entry-level position with training and opportunities for career development and internal advancement. After approximately 18 to 36 months of successfully learning the position, employees may have the opportunity to move into a salary management position. The posting also describes the role as an entry-level management position.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Strong customer service skills.
Obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements within six months of employment, by position; the posting states applicants may obtain endorsements after hire if needed.
Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
Meet facial-hair standards if assigned to a position requiring respirator use, in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
Previous experience in Environmental Services, such as remediation, abatement, or emergency spill response.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications.
Inspect staging, accumulation, and storage areas for housekeeping and regulatory compliance.
Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks or spills, and inspect drums for compliant labeling.
Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal while maintaining efficiency and compliance.
Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations.
Complete final project preparation and approval before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
Conduct projects according to site-specific federal, state, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
Understand customer-specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements.
Sample and profile new waste streams and waste requiring analytical testing.
Verify drum counts and confirm drums are in shippable condition under company policies and procedures.
Follow local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.