Hazardous Containerized Waste Tech

VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

The Hazardous Containerized Waste Technician manages the cycle of drum loads from receipt through shipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Duties include receiving, inspecting, sampling, and inventorying drums; staging and processing drums and residuals; preparing shipments; maintaining the container storage and processing areas; and keeping documentation for activities. The role also includes unloading supplies, cleaning and pressure washing, pumping rainwater, and assisting Operations or the EC Crew as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 2 years of experience in a plant environment.
Organized, with attention to detail.
Ability to learn DOT and RCRA rules.
Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
Basic lab equipment skills.
Basic computer skills.
Physical fitness and ability to work in an open environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Reconcile manifests and shipping documents for incoming drum loads.
Unload trucks and ensure containers are properly marked and labeled.
Perform quality checks, sample drums, and place them into inventory.
Select drums from inventory and stage them for processing.
Pump and process drums in coordination with tank farm operators.
Process drum residuals, including rinsing and cutting up drums, shredding debris, and processing residuals to the pit.
Select drums for shipment, mark and label containers, stage drums, and load trucks.
Ensure shipping documents, labels, and placards are accurate.
Maintain compliance in the container storage area, including proper aisle space, correct container markings and labels, and immediate spill remediation.
Maintain basic cleanliness in the drum storage and processing areas.
Maintain proper documentation for each activity.
Unload supply deliveries; clean and pressure wash; pump rainwater; and assist Operations or the EC Crew as directed by a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.