Lab Technician - Hazardous Waste

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and established career progression. Who are we? #WeAreWM Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM (formerly Waste Management) team today. I. Job Summary Performs data entry, initiates inventory control tasks, maintains employee time records, generates reports, and maintains process files for the Laboratory. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Receives waste samples, generates Waste Analysis Report (WAR), assigns and maintains sample tracking and data entry for Laboratory. Contacts truck driver to pick up paperwork when analytical testing is completed and disposal paperwork is approved, when required. Generates numerous reports, establishes and maintains section files, logs and records. Processes time cards and maintains attendance records. Make and file approval folders. Assist Approvals personnel in updating profiles in AS-400 System. Responsible for inventory control function including researching potential products and vendors, preparing bid packages, initiating requisitions, and ordering supplies, equipment, PPE, chemicals, furniture, printing, etc. Assists Technicians and Chemist with laboratory procedures, by performing Tech I level parameters. Maintains housekeeping in work area. Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions. Performing other duties as assigned. Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of supervision and guidance on established laboratory procedures. Uses judgment when reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy. Must have a working knowledge of department practices and procedures, laboratory and sampling protocol, chemical terminology, and manifesting. Uses data base and spreadsheet computer applications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year experience in the waste disposal business with emphasis on waste code utilization.
RCRA
DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)
Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)
Contingency Plan
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
Security Plan
Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDP’s)
RCRA
Hazwoper
DOT
Forklift
Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test
Complete Physical Biennially
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual
Physical at Termination

Nice To Haves

High school chemistry or equivalent laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Receives waste samples, generates Waste Analysis Report (WAR), assigns and maintains sample tracking and data entry for Laboratory.
Contacts truck driver to pick up paperwork when analytical testing is completed and disposal paperwork is approved, when required.
Generates numerous reports, establishes and maintains section files, logs and records.
Processes time cards and maintains attendance records.
Make and file approval folders.
Assist Approvals personnel in updating profiles in AS-400 System.
Responsible for inventory control function including researching potential products and vendors, preparing bid packages, initiating requisitions, and ordering supplies, equipment, PPE, chemicals, furniture, printing, etc.
Assists Technicians and Chemist with laboratory procedures, by performing Tech I level parameters.
Maintains housekeeping in work area.
Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Works independently, receiving a minimum amount of supervision and guidance on established laboratory procedures.
Uses judgment when reviewing paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
Must have a working knowledge of department practices and procedures, laboratory and sampling protocol, chemical terminology, and manifesting.
Uses data base and spreadsheet computer applications.