Environmental Warehouse Technician 1st Shift Louisville KY

MIDWEST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a safety-conscious Environmental Warehouse Technician to support warehouse operations, facility and field service activities, and environmental and industrial projects. The role includes handling shipments, inventory, waste materials, samples, and documentation; operating company equipment; performing environmental services and emergency response work; and maintaining safe, clean, organized work areas. The technician may work at industrial facilities and customer locations, in confined spaces or at heights, and in varying weather conditions. Travel to project locations and emergency response operations is required as business needs dictate. This is a day-shift position, Monday through Friday, with home-daily arrangements when not traveling for projects. Overtime is available, scheduling may be flexible, and weekend or holiday work and short-notice emergency response may be required. Pay starts at $21.00 per hour. Overnight travel assignments include company-paid lodging and daily per diem. The company provides training, equipment, and opportunities for growth and professional development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; the qualifications section also describes this as preferred.
Valid state driver's license from the state of residence and an acceptable driving record to operate company vehicles.
Strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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 requirements.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, and comply with medical and fit-testing requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and at industrial and customer locations, including confined spaces and elevated heights.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in warehouse operations, environmental services, industrial cleaning, waste management, construction, manufacturing, or a related field; preferred but not required.
OSHA Confined Space certification; may be obtained upon hire.
HAZWOPER certification; may be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse and operational environments.
Ensure accurate receipt and dispatch of shipments, inventory, and waste materials.
Assist with daily facility and field service activities.
Load and unload waste materials, equipment, and supplies.
Safely operate pumps, vacuum equipment, generators, forklifts, pressure washing equipment, and other company equipment.
Perform environmental services including 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 for 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 required for respirator fit.
Review and acknowledge required OSHA and company safety documentation, and promote a safe work environment.
Keep work areas, equipment, and materials clean, organized, and stored in designated locations.
Identify hazardous and non-hazardous materials and follow appropriate handling procedures.
Follow verbal, written, and electronic instructions, company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Work collaboratively and reliably as a team member while demonstrating accountability and willingness to learn.
Travel to customer sites, project locations, and emergency response operations as required.
Work in varying weather conditions and respond to irregular schedules, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency calls as needed.
Meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, crouching, climbing, and repetitive hand movements.