Hazardous Waste/Material Handler (HWH)

Cherokee Federal•Crane, IN

About The Position

Provides hands-on field support for the Hazardous Waste (HW) Management Program under `RCRA`. Executes hazardous and Explosive Hazardous Waste (`EHW`) containerization, profiling, shipment, and disposal activities to maintain Government compliance at generation, accumulation, storage, and treatment locations. Supports a high-volume program managing approximately 120 tons of HW shipped off-site annually, including operations associated with the Central Storage Facility and permitted treatment units such as `APE 1236`, the Contained Detonation Chamber (`CDC`), and `OB/OD` operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2+ years of hazardous waste operations experience (handling, containerization, staging, shipping support, or disposal support).
Working knowledge of safe waste handling practices and ability to work in industrial environments using required PPE.
Knowledge of `DOT` shipping requirements and shipping compliance concepts (training may be provided to meet site-specific requirements).
Valid driver’s license.
Current `40-hour HAZWOPER` certification with annual refresher (or ability to obtain/maintain).
Forklift/material handling qualification (or ability to obtain), with experience moving containers safely.
Familiarity with `RCRA` hazardous waste labeling, accumulation rules, and waste storage area inspection readiness.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Containerize hazardous and explosive hazardous waste in approved containers using correct segregation, compatibility, and packaging practices.
Maintain positive custody of waste from pickup through staging and shipment; ensure containers remain closed, serviceable, and properly staged.
Prepare waste for shipment and disposal, including coordinating internal transfers, staging for transport, and supporting off-site shipment execution.
Support waste profiling/characterization workflows by gathering required generator knowledge and documentation needed for profiles, manifests, and disposal acceptance.
Ensure compliant container marking/labeling and date management in accordance with `RCRA` accumulation requirements and site procedures.
Support `DOT` shipping compliance tasks as assigned, including verifying packaging, markings, labels, placards (as applicable), and shipping documentation to support compliant outbound shipments.
Support routine waste pickups and container delivery operations; operate Government-furnished vehicles (`GOV`) and material handling equipment as authorized.
Maintain organization and housekeeping of waste staging and storage areas to keep inspection readiness at all times.
Maintain awareness of inventory for `DOT`-approved containers, labels, and spill response supplies; notify the team when stock is low.
Support spill management tasks for oil/HW incidents (including bulging drums) by securing the area, deploying spill materials as trained, documenting conditions, and escalating immediately to program leadership.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned