Environmental Technician I

Enviri Corporation • Calvert City, KY

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About The Position

Environmental Technicians are the backbone of the company. The role offers the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how hazardous materials are removed from the waste stream. Once trained, the technician consolidates, treats, stores, transports, and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. The job is physically active and involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers between storage and treatment areas, and loading and unloading trailers. The technician completes required documentation accurately, timely, and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation, and depth perception to safely drive forklifts.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and a respirator.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training.
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport, and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental requirements and company practices, policies, and procedures.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment to move containers and load or unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely, and legibly.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteering
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan beginning no later than January 1, 2027

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED