Receiving Chemist I

CleanHarbors•Cincinnati, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors Incineration unit is seeking a Receiving Chemist for its Cincinnati, Ohio facility. The role is responsible for receiving and coding drums in an industrial warehouse, sampling drums for quality control, determining final waste-disposal codes, entering data, and performing some forklift and warehousing duties. The position works the first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and pays $21–$22 per hour, depending on experience. The Receiving Chemist receives incoming containers and assigns the appropriate disposal process code or outbound profile. The role samples containers and performs basic chemical analyses using prescribed procedures and calibrated laboratory instruments. It also handles waste tracking, related paperwork, and real-time container tracking using Clean Harbors’ WIN system and handheld barcode scanners. The position includes forklift operation, warehouse housekeeping, supply management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders, while following applicable safety practices, procedures, and QA/QC guidelines. Clean Harbors describes itself as a North American provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services, serving customers that include Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, and operates facilities and service locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer and states that it provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. The company also describes itself as military- and veteran-friendly.

Requirements

Previous experience in warehouse work, quality control, chemical handling, laboratory work, or inventory management is preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with Windows-based applications.
Ability to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to climb on and off forklifts and up and down vertical ladders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to the waste.
Ability to reach out, over, and down while exerting force.
Corrected or uncorrected 20/20 vision; depth perception is critical.
Ability to perform 10 pushups, deep knee squats, and sit-ups for a fitness determination.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift operating experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety practices, policies, and processes, and act safely at all times.
Receive incoming containers and assign the appropriate disposal process code and/or outbound profile.
Know and use Clean Harbors’ WIN system for receiving, routing, billing, and waste tracking.
Sample incoming containers and perform basic chemical analysis according to prescribed procedures.
Complete paperwork associated with consolidation, analysis, and drum sampling.
Use a forklift to offload and reload drums and transport containers around the warehouse as needed.
Calibrate and use laboratory instruments required for basic analyses, and ensure work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines.
Communicate critical information verbally and in writing to internal and external stakeholders.
Track containers in real time using the WIN system and handheld barcode scanners.
Manage supplies in the area of responsibility and follow best practices, including proper housekeeping.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures.