Hazardous Materials Technician I

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.•South Jordan, UT

9d•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. Under close supervision, assists with the handling of hazardous materials.

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.