Hazardous Containerized Waste Tech

VLS Environmental Solutions•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

The Hazardous Containerized Waste Technician manages drum loads from receipt through shipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role includes receiving and documenting loads, inspecting and inventorying containers, processing drums and residuals, preparing shipments, and maintaining the container storage and processing areas. The technician also maintains documentation and assists with supply deliveries and other operational tasks as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a plant environment.
Organized with attention to detail.
Capable of learning DOT and RCRA rules.
Forklift certified or able to become certified.
Basic lab equipment skills.
Basic computer skills.
Fit and capable of working in an open environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree.

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 by rinsing and cutting up drums, shredding debris, and processing residuals to the pit.
Select drums for shipment, mark and label containers, stage them, and load trucks.
Verify shipping documents, labels, and placards are accurate.
Maintain the container storage area in compliance, including maintaining aisle space, correcting container markings and labels, and promptly remediating spills.
Maintain basic cleanliness in the drum storage and processing areas.
Maintain documentation for assigned activities.
Unload supply deliveries.
Perform cleaning, pressure washing, and rainwater pumping.
Assist Operations or the EC Crew as directed by a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.