Receiving Chemist I
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 the industrial warehouse, sampling drums for quality control, determining final waste-disposal codes, entering data, and performing some forklift and warehousing duties. The chemist samples required materials and conducts laboratory tests, including burn tests, pH analysis, and oxidation testing. The position works the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The listed wage is $19–$22 per hour depending on experience, with an additional $1.75 shift differential for second shift.
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Windows-based applications.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Valid driver's license.
- Previous experience in warehouse, quality control, chemical handling, laboratory, or inventory management is preferred.
- Previous forklift operating experience is a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in warehouse, quality control, chemical handling, laboratory, or inventory management.
- Previous forklift operating experience.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and maintain safety as the top priority.
- Receive incoming containers and ensure each container is assigned the proper disposal process code and/or outbound profile.
- Maintain knowledge of the Clean Harbors WIN system for receiving, routing, and billing drums.
- Sample incoming containers and perform basic chemical analyses according to prescribed procedures.
- Complete paperwork associated with the consolidation process and track waste using the WIN software.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Use a forklift to offload and reload drums and transport containers around the warehouse as needed.
- Calibrate and use laboratory instruments for basic analyses, complete related paperwork, and ensure work meets 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 management practices, including proper housekeeping.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- Group 401(k) with company matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for growth and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
