Lead Material Handler

Clean Harbors•Davenport, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

Safety-Kleen, a subsidiary of Clean Harbors, is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker (Material Handler) in Davenport, Iowa. The role completes assigned warehouse duties safely and responsibly while following applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. The lead supervises warehouse personnel and handles receiving, storing, preparing, and loading materials and waste for transport, along with inventory, housekeeping, and minor equipment repairs. The position is home daily and typically works Monday through Friday, with an average start time between 6 and 7 a.m. and usual workdays of 8–10 hours. Overtime is available after 40 hours, and work-life balance is a priority. New hires must attend paid, out-of-state Academy training, which may require time away from home; training duration varies according to scheduling and program requirements, and related expenses are covered by the company.

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.

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 always 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.
  • Perform 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 local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating 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 career growth and development.
  • Company-paid training.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
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