Plant Lab Pack Chemist I

Enviri Corporation • Kansas City, MO

2h

About The Position

$1,500 Sign on Bonus
Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers’ hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel.

Requirements

• Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience
• Clean driving record
• Occasional travel
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)
• 40 hours Depack Experience
• 8 hours DOT Training
• PPE Training which includes Respirators

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA in science related field.
• Completion of the following curriculum: Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training – (24 hours) RCRA/DOT refresher course Department of Transportation Lab Pack definitions and procedures Lab pack Field Program Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course Customer Interactions Waste Management Methods On-Site Expectations Manifest/ LDR Completion Health & Safety course(s) Customer Approach Forklift Training Local Facility Capabilities CPR/First Aid/Blood-borne Pathogen training State regulations (if applicable) All required local training
• Strong communication skills to interact with customer to provide information, explanations, and/or instructions
• Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
• Demonstrate proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e., Microsoft excel and word)
• Demonstrates extensive Lab Pack knowledge (i.e., US EPA, DOT, and chemical properties)

Responsibilities

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
• Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle
• Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies,
• Submit Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
• Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
• Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack work duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits available Day 1
• 401k available Day 1
• 10+ paid holidays/year
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification
• Overtime opportunities
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles
• Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree