Lead Material Handler

Clean Harbors•Columbia, MO

About The Position

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is seeking a Lead Material Handler (described in the posting as a Warehouse Lead) to complete assigned warehouse duties safely and responsibly. The role follows local, state, provincial, and federal regulations, as well as company policies, procedures, and environmental health and safety guidelines. It includes supervising warehouse personnel and handling waste, supplies, inventory, equipment, and vehicle operations. The position works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and requires performing physical functions per job requirements.

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 per job requirements.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Ensure health and safety is the top priority by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes.
  • 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.
  • Safely observe corporate operating guidelines and procedures and company environmental health and safety 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 growth and development.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Hourly pay of $22–$23, plus overtime and perks.
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