Hazardous Materials Handler

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hazardous Materials Handler supports Gundersen's Comprehensive Waste Program and the Environmental Compliance Department under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager. The Hazardous Materials Handler performs work in fields related to industrial health and hygiene, waste management, safety, environmental reporting, compliance, community support, and sustainability. This role is based at our Main Campus in La Crosse, WI, and will frequently travel in company-owned fleet vehicles. The position involves traveling to and from regional and affiliate sites collecting, weighing, and transporting hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, infectious waste, and other identified waste. The Hazardous Materials Handler also maintains the hazardous waste rooms and waste inventory across Gundersen's hospitals and clinic locations.

Requirements

Valid Driver's License (DL)
Federal Medical Card
In-House Driver’s Road Test Certificate within 60 days of hire
High School Diploma/GED
At least 1 year of relevant work experience safely transporting and handling hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

Supports Gundersen's Comprehensive Waste Program and the Environmental Compliance Department.
Performs work in fields related to industrial health and hygiene, waste management, safety, environmental reporting, compliance, community support, and sustainability.
Travels to and from regional and affiliate sites collecting, weighing, and transporting hazardous waste, pharmaceutical waste, infectious waste, and other identified waste.
Maintains the hazardous waste rooms and waste inventory across Gundersen's hospitals and clinic locations.