Material Handler II

Veolia•West Bridgewater, MA

About The Position

The Material Handler II performs a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks involving the movement of solids and liquids, with little supervision. Work may include manual labor for cleaning and decontamination operations, vacuum projects, and handling, packing, repacking, loading, and unloading containers for processing at the site or transport to appropriate facilities. The role involves handling waste materials at designated sites using equipment for which the employee is appropriately trained, completing required paperwork, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Requirements

Ability to communicate through reading and writing.
Training in the use of material handling equipment.
Forklift certification.
Yard truck certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
10 to 12 months of prior work experience in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position, with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools.
40-hour HAZWOPER training.

Responsibilities

Load and unload containers of various sizes, including totes, drums, tankers, and trailers.
Construct boxes or fiber containers; stack, label, and load containers.
Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, and jackhammers.
Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
Complete necessary paperwork for processing materials, including transportation of materials to and from various locations.
Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
Load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites using appropriate equipment for which trained.
Perform other duties as assigned.