Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist)

Clean Harbors • Dolton, IL

1d • $25 - $27

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) in Germantown, Wisconsin. This customer-facing, field-based role handles, segregates, packages, and inspects chemical waste in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures. It is not a laboratory-based chemist position. Work takes place indoors and outdoors at plants, laboratories, customer sites, and other facilities, and includes assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste collections, and laboratory moves.

The role follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with an average start time of 6:00 a.m. Overtime applies after 40 hours. New hires must attend paid Academy training out of state, which may require being away from home; duration varies according to scheduling and program requirements. The company covers related training expenses.

This is described as an entry-level position and an entry-level management position, offering training and potential advancement into other Clean Harbors roles. After approximately 18 to 36 months of successfully learning the position, employees may have an opportunity to move into a salary management position. The job may be performed at customer locations, and the company notes that employees can work at or transfer among its branch locations.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within six months of employment.
• Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• For positions requiring respirators, meet facial hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

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 maintain health and safety as the top priority.
• 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 labeling compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations.
• Complete the final preparation and approval of projects 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 ensure drum conditions are suitable for shipment 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.
• Observe corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid out-of-state Academy training, with related expenses covered by the company.

What This Job Offers

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