Hazardous Materials Technician I

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.•South Jordan, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world. WORK SHIFT DAY (United States of America) SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under close supervision, assists with the handling of hazardous materials. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED 1. Follows procedures with exactness to assist with labeling of hazardous materials. 2. Assists with inventory and proper storage of little complexity of hazardous materials. 3. Completes paperwork required for transporting hazardous materials. 4. Work follows established guidelines and precedents and guidance is obtained from coordinator or supervisor regarding problems. 5. Ensures employees’ safe handling of hazardous materials. 6. Performs other duties and tasks as required. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS • Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply. • Writing • Sitting • Standing • Bending • Visual Acuity • Color perception • Depth perception • Reading • Field of vision/peripheral • Fine motor skills • Noise • Chemical vapors • Soldering fumes SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with one year of previous related experience. • Knowledge of local chemical waste regulations and compliance. • Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations of chemical waste. • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve moderately complex problems. • Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs. • Ability to work well as a team member. • Basic math skills. • Ability to train and coach team members. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Environmental waste management and compliance experience. COMPETENCIES • Hazardous waste compliance • Problem solving • Customer service • Computer skills COMMENTS Infectious Control Risk Category II: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure. As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following: Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days) Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias Employee Garden | Gardening Classes 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays 401K | Health Savings Account To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers. Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans. Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore. UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER. Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with one year of previous related experience.
Knowledge of local chemical waste regulations and compliance.
Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations of chemical waste.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve moderately complex problems.
Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Basic math skills.
Ability to train and coach team members.

Nice To Haves

Environmental waste management and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

Follows procedures with exactness to assist with labeling of hazardous materials.
Assists with inventory and proper storage of little complexity of hazardous materials.
Completes paperwork required for transporting hazardous materials.
Work follows established guidelines and precedents and guidance is obtained from coordinator or supervisor regarding problems.
Ensures employees’ safe handling of hazardous materials.
Performs other duties and tasks as required.