Material Handler

Veolia • Beaumont, TX

12h

About The Position

Hours are 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The shifts follow a two-week rotation: Week 1 involves working Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off. Week 2 involves working Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday off. Position Purpose: Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement and processing of various waste in various container size/type. Tasks could include: Follow procedures & direction, perform manual labor, proper usage of PPE, operate mobile equipment (manual and powered), operate fixed / stationary equipment, loading & unloading containers, perform equipment inspections, identification of various container size/type, scanning container movements, consolidation of containers & material, staging containers in designated area, recognize markings & labels. Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 to 6 months general labor experience.
• Ability to communicate through reading and writing.
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by supervisors, leads, trainers or mentors.
• Recognize various container size & type.
• Recognize labels & markings.
• Understand and follow procedures & processes.
• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means.
• Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous materials from storage locations within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as required.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED