Environmental Technician I
About The Position
The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records. Segregate and package material for transport. Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures. Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers. Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures. Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
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; 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 protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
- Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
- Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
- Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers
Responsibilities
- Consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Segregate and package material for transport.
- Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
- Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
- Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
- Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health benefits available Day 1
- 401k available Day 1
- 10+ paid holidays/year
- Free HAZWOPER training and certification
- Overtime opportunities
- Ability to be cross-trained into different roles
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment
- Paid time off
- Wellness benefits
- Employee discount program
- Tuition assistance
- A 401k with company matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
