HazMat Operator III

Gulfstream•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Hazardous Material Operator III works under limited supervision and is responsible for the proper on-site handling, storage, recovery, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials; distribution of bulk chemicals; emergency spill response; and required regulatory inspections. The role supports operations through responsive customer service and compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of hazardous materials operations experience.
Forklift certification.
Hands-on experience with hazardous waste management, including RCRA and DOT.
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.

Responsibilities

Collect and move hazardous waste for disposal using provided tools such as carts, forklifts, pallet jacks, and drum dollies or trucks.
Deliver hazardous materials using provided tools such as 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 action.
Assist in maintaining accurate records of treatment processes, materials, quantities, and test results.
Provide prompt and responsive customer service for applicable hazardous material processes supporting operations.
Receive, store, distribute, and dispose of chemicals controlled or regulated by the Hazardous Materials department according to applicable regulations and procedures.
Comply with federal, state, local, and company requirements for transportation, temporary storage, treatment, reclamation, and shipment of hazardous waste.
Perform required inspections of waste Satellite Accumulation Areas.
Assist with training and retraining new personnel.
Monitor the receiving, stocking, and disbursement of hazardous materials and ensure associated records, inspections, and system transactions are accurate and timely.
Direct fellow employees on proper hazardous waste and material handling.
Assist with other required regulatory inspections, such as 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.