Entry-Level Hazardous Waste Material Handler

Veolia | North America; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a laborer to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including moving solids and liquids and supporting decontamination at the site. You will work under direct supervision within clean and safe operations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, operating basic equipment, completing paperwork, and maintaining a tidy, compliant work area. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, and 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–6 months experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry; forklift and tools proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers.
• Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads containers.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities 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.
• Inspection material handling equipment as directed.
• 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.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Material Handling Equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Hand Tools

Job description

Veolia North America is seeking a laborer to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including moving solids and liquids and supporting decontamination at the site. You will work under direct supervision within clean and safe operations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading containers, operating basic equipment, completing paperwork, and maintaining a tidy, compliant work area. A High School diploma or GED is preferred, and 40-Hour HAZWOPER training is a plus.