Environmental Technician, Lab Packer

Waste Management • Santa Clarita, CA

449d • $50,440 - $59,342

About The Position

The Environmental Technician, Lab Packer position supports the Sustainability Services onsite program, focusing on hazardous and non-hazardous waste management. This role involves manual labor related to chemical handling, lab packing, and various waste-related tasks, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (accredited) or High School Diploma/GED with two years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER certification within 30 days of employment.
• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience preferred.
• Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste types are properly segregated and regulatory shipment windows are met.
• Maintain proper container labeling and good housekeeping practices.
• Keep accurate tracking logs of waste management activities.
• Identify best practices to assist customers in reducing waste volumes and increasing operational efficiencies.
• Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials safely and compliantly.
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
• Perform labor-intensive activities such as container or drum collection and sorting recyclables.
• Transfer waste into containers of different sizes.
• Provide labor support at the 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad when applicable.
• May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and participate in safety processes.
• Report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to the supervisor.
• Follow Environmental and Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability coverage.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: High school or GED