Lab Technician - Hazardous Waste

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

10h • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Lab Technician at WM – and more.
The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Lab Technician
Starting salary of $21.74 - $32.63 per hour ; Depending upon on experience
Stable hours for your financial stability
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Lab Technician. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.
The hours and location you’ll work in as a Lab Technician with WM:
Monday – Friday ; 4 Days ; 10 hours a day
We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
The normal setting for this job is a waste disposal site at our Johnson Creek, WI landfill.
Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Lab Technician at WM.
Here’s more of what you’ll do:
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.
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
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $21.74 - $32.63 per hour
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED