Lead Material Handler

CleanHarbors•Davenport, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is seeking a Lead Material Handler (Warehouse Worker) in Davenport, Iowa. The role performs assigned warehouse duties safely and responsibly, in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with employees home daily, an average start time between 6 and 7 a.m., and typical workdays of 8–10 hours. Overtime is paid after 40 hours. Work-life balance is a priority. New hires must attend out-of-state Academy training, which may require time away from home. Training duration varies depending on scheduling and program requirements. Training is paid, and related expenses are covered by the company. Safety-Kleen and Clean Harbors provide environmental, energy, and industrial services. The company emphasizes health and safety, sustainability, and environmental cleanup.

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 applicable to the position.
  • Attend out-of-state Academy training; paid training and related expenses are provided by the company.

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 at all times.
  • 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 all 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 corporate operating procedures and environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Paid out-of-state Academy training and covered related expenses.
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