HazMat Operator III

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Hazardous Material Operator III works under limited supervision and is responsible for on-site handling, storage, recovery, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials; distribution of bulk chemicals; emergency spill response; and regulatory inspections. The role supports operations by ensuring hazardous materials are received, stored, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements. The position is based at GAC Appleton and may require up to 25% travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of hazardous materials operations experience.
Forklift certification.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and corporate environmental regulations.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge of procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Hands-on experience with hazardous-waste management, including RCRA and DOT.

Responsibilities

Collect and move hazardous waste for disposal using provided tools and equipment, including carts, forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum dollies or trucks.
Deliver hazardous materials using provided tools and equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum dollies or trucks.
Assist with waste shipments.
Communicate safety concerns and requirements for hazardous-material and waste documentation, handling, storage, and disposal to the Manager, Supervisor, or Hazardous Materials Lead.
Identify operational improvements and work with the Manager, Supervisor, or Hazardous Materials Lead to initiate corrective actions.
Help maintain accurate records of treatment processes, materials, quantities, and test results.
Provide prompt and responsive customer service for applicable hazardous-material processes that support operations.
Receive, store, distribute, and dispose of chemicals controlled or regulated by the Hazardous Materials department as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Comply with requirements for transportation, temporary storage, treatment, reclamation, and shipment of hazardous waste.
Inspect waste Satellite Accumulation Areas as required.
Assist with training and retraining new personnel.
Monitor receipt, stocking, and disbursement of hazardous materials and ensure related records, inspections, and system transactions are accurate and timely.
Direct fellow employees on proper hazardous-waste and hazardous-material handling.
Assist with regulatory inspections, including SPCC inspections, to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and corporate environmental regulations and procedures.
Maintain training credentials on hazardous-waste storage and disposal procedures.
Perform emergency spill response for all facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.