InSite Chemist

CleanHarbors•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking an InSite Chemist to work at a client site in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is not a laboratory-based position. The role involves assisting with the collection, identification, packaging, and lab packing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. It is described as an entry-level position offering training and opportunities for career growth, including the potential to move into a salary management position after approximately 18 to 36 months of learning the role. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The work is physically demanding, involving walking for most of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Strong customer service skills.
Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements within six months of employment, when required by the position.
Perform the physical functions required by the job.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
Meet applicable facial-hair standards if the position requires use of a respirator.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
Previous experience in Environmental Services, such as remediation, abatement, or emergency spill response.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and prioritize health and safety.
Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications.
Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for housekeeping and regulatory compliance.
Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, spills, and labeling compliance.
Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal while maximizing efficiency and maintaining compliance.
Perform projects and jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
Prepare and approve projects for shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
Conduct projects according to site-specific federal, state, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
Follow customer-specific disposal restrictions and special packaging requirements.
Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing.
Verify drum counts and ensure drums are in shippable condition according to company policies and procedures.
Follow local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Follow corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.