Lab Technician - Hazardous Waste

Waste Management, Inc. • Arlington, OR

2h • $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.

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

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.
• 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.

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