Lead Material Handler

CleanHarbors•Davenport, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is hiring a Lead Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) in Davenport, Iowa. The role completes assigned warehouse duties safely and responsibly, follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company policies, and supervises warehouse personnel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with employees home daily. Start times average between 6 and 7 a.m.; typical days are 8–10 hours, and overtime is available after 40 hours. Work-life balance is a priority. New hires must attend out-of-state Academy training, which may require being away from home for a period of time. Training duration varies according to scheduling and program requirements; training is paid and related expenses are covered by the company. The position pays $25 per hour. Full-time employees receive comprehensive health benefits after 30 days. Clean Harbors also offers a company-matched 401(k), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, career growth and development opportunities, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow specific instructions.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision at times.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

  • Forklift experience.
  • Previous relevant experience.
  • Experience with waste labels, manifests, and load sheets.

Responsibilities

  • Make health and safety the top priority by complying with safe-work practices, policies, and processes and acting safely.
  • Supervise warehouse personnel.
  • Unload containerized waste from route trucks.
  • Reload route trucks with supplies and equipment for the next day's runs.
  • Ensure waste and containers are in acceptable shipping condition and organized for transport to recycling or distribution centers.
  • Stock the warehouse with received materials.
  • Prepare waste loads for shipment.
  • Maintain branch housekeeping, including painting, picking up trash, sweeping, cleaning, and straightening.
  • Empty and fill drums of solvent mineral spirits.
  • Perform minor repairs on parts washers at the warehouse.
  • Supervise third-party bulk liquid transfers.
  • Order inventory and assist with warehouse inventory counts.
  • Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
  • Observe company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid out-of-state Academy training, with related expenses covered by the company.
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