Warehouse Technician 1st Shift Louisville KY

MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated, safety-conscious Environmental Warehouse Technician to support warehouse, facility, field-service, and environmental operations. The role involves handling materials and waste, maintaining accurate shipments and inventory, operating equipment, performing environmental services, responding to emergencies, and completing required documentation while following company, customer, OSHA, and regulatory requirements. Work may take place in warehouses, industrial facilities, customer locations, confined spaces, elevated areas, and changing weather conditions. Travel to customer sites and project locations is required as business needs demand. The position is based in Louisville, Kentucky, with day-shift hours Monday through Friday, home daily when not traveling, and overtime and weekend work as needed. Employees may need to work irregular or extended hours, holidays, and emergency-response assignments on short notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; the qualifications section also describes this as preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in warehouse operations, environmental services, industrial cleaning, waste management, construction, manufacturing, or a related field preferred but not required.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to obtain and maintain required safety and compliance training.
Willingness to travel and respond to emergencies as business needs require.
Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, background screening, employment verification, and other compliance checks.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, and comply with medical and fit-testing requirements.
Valid driver’s license from the state of residency with an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the role.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Confined Space certification; it may be obtained upon hire.
HAZWOPER certification; it may be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Support continuous-improvement initiatives in warehouses and operational environments.
Ensure accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments, inventory, and waste materials.
Assist with daily facility operations and field-service activities.
Load and unload waste materials, equipment, and supplies.
Safely operate light and heavy equipment, including pumps, vacuum equipment, generators, forklifts, and pressure-washing equipment.
Perform environmental services such as tank cleaning, remedial work, pressure washing, drum handling, waste-management support, and equipment decontamination.
Respond to chemical spills, water spills, and other emergency situations.
Collect, document, and verify samples of incoming and outgoing materials.
Prepare and maintain documentation related to waste management, transportation, inventory, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor inventory, issue supply requisitions, and coordinate material orders.
Work safely in confined spaces, at elevated heights, in industrial facilities, and at customer locations.
Wear and maintain required PPE; participate in respirator fit testing and maintain a clean-shaven appearance when needed for respirator fit.
Review and acknowledge required OSHA and company safety documentation.
Maintain awareness of surroundings and promote a safe environment for employees, customers, and the public.
Keep work areas, equipment, and materials clean, organized, and stored in designated locations.
Identify hazardous and non-hazardous materials and follow proper handling procedures.
Follow verbal, written, and electronic instructions, company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Work effectively as a reliable, accountable team member and demonstrate willingness to learn.
Perform work in varying weather conditions.
Travel to customer sites, project locations, and emergency-response operations as required.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, and repetitive hand movements.
Maintain flexibility for irregular schedules, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and short-notice emergency response.

Benefits

Competitive pay starting at $21.00+ per hour.
401(k) with 10% company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid life insurance ($15,000).
Paid vacation after 90 days.
Employee referral bonus program.
Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment.
Company-paid training and certifications, including OSHA and safety training programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Company-paid lodging and daily per diem for overnight travel assignments.
Company-provided take-home truck when required for business operations.
Stable year-round work.
Modern, well-maintained, DOT-compliant equipment.