Hazardous Waste Attendant

Tremco Construction Products Group • Hudson, NC

7d

About The Position

Performs tasks and maintains logs required to prepare hazardous waste for disposal. Under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager, collects, separates, contains, seals, weighs, marks, labels, and prepares waste for transport in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The role includes handling obsolete laboratory retains and finished goods, managing waste containers and staging areas, operating and monitoring distillation units, and assisting with waste transfers and vendor collections. The attendant maintains accurate records, keeps the waste area clean and orderly, follows safety procedures, and reports problems or deviations to the manager. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to receive and maintain forklift certification; forklift certification is required.
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge of assigned tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic machine operation capabilities.
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Attention to detail and awareness.
• Ability to determine correct procedures in accordance with guidelines learned during initial and ongoing training.
• Previous manufacturing, quality control, and/or forklift experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing, quality control, and/or forklift experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Empty obsolete laboratory retains into appropriate collection containers for disposal.
• Empty obsolete finished goods into appropriate collection containers for disposal.
• Empty collected waste drums into the Kiln Direct box.
• Maintain accurate logs.
• Empty, organize, and keep containers clean in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure waste compliance under supervision.
• Monitor waste collection and capacity, and alert the manager before units reach full capacity.
• Operate and monitor distillation units.
• Inspect and accurately inventory waste staging areas.
• Maintain a valid forklift operator certification.
• Assist with on-site transfer of waste to staging areas as needed.
• Assist vendors and transporters with waste collection and provide manifests.
• Maintain the waste area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Ensure safe working conditions, use directed safety and protective equipment, and follow defined safety procedures.
• Maintain Spill Kit and absorbent pad inventories and notify the manager of deficiencies.
• Assist in collecting required samples.
• Immediately report problems or deviations to the manager.
• Receive environmental and safety training as required.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed