Trainer- Receiving Chemist

Clean Harbors - Kimball, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Kimball, NE

Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Receiving Chemist Trainer at Clean Harbors is responsible for training and mentoring new and existing employees in Drum Receiving and Lab Pack coding operations. This full-time, permanent position emphasizes health and safety, ensuring compliance with safe work practices while performing chemical analyses and managing waste. The role also involves operating lab equipment, maintaining training records, and conducting hands-on training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Sample all incoming drums and perform basic analysis of samples following prescribed procedures.
• Calibrate and utilize lab instrumentation required to run basic analysis.
• Complete all required paperwork associated with waste analysis and drum sampling and ensure all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines.
• Properly manage the waste generated from testing procedures.
• Assure that all drums are properly coded and assigned a proper label or profile.
• Responsible for knowledge of the Company's Waste Information Network (WIN) system applicable to receiving, routing and billing of drums.
• Operate a forklift to transfer drums throughout the warehouse.
• Create, edit, and review Standard Operating Procedures + Job Hazard Analysis specific to area of operation.
• Perform weekly Standard Operating Procedure audits.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions within the facility, including but not limited to new hire practical, single and 5-gas monitors, and mobile/lift equipment.
• Maintain training records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient with Windows-based computer applications
• Previous experience in Receiving Chemist position preferred
• Completion of college level Chemistry class
• Completion of Associate's Degree, Vocational or Trade School preferred
• Previous experience operating electric forklift, propane forklift and scissor lift required
• Excellent commitment to Health & Safety
• Ability to work in team environment
• DOT Training
• Proficiency in Windows based applications
• Ability to climb on and off forklifts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Lifting up to 50 lbs from the ground to your waist
• Ability to climb up and down vertical ladders
• Capable of reaching out, over and down exerting a force
• 20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected - depth perception is critical
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Valid Driver's License required
• Punctuality and attendance required
• Respirator fit test upon hire - clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
• Background check, drug screen and physical required
• Willingness to work rotating shifts days/nights - no exception.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of Associate's Degree, Vocational or Trade School preferred
• Previous experience in Receiving Chemist position preferred

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career