Environmental Field Chemist

CleanHarbors; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicles

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Chemical Handler to join our safety-focused team in the United States. The role requires attendance at an in-person Clean Harbors Academy out of state for onboarding and training, with airfare, hotel, transportation, and per diem provided.

This entry-level position offers training and growth opportunities and may include travel for the two-week Academy. Health benefits begin after 30 days of full-time employment, and the company provides a 401K plan with company

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge preferred.
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science is a plus.
• Willingness to complete background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Make waste pickups at labs as needed.
• Package and label waste products and other materials.
• Identify unknown chemicals when encountered.
• Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for proper housekeeping and compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.

Skills

Safety awareness

Willingness to travel

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

BS/BA in Chemistry

Tools

CHOICE software

Job description

Description

Clean Harbors is looking forChemicalHandlersto join our safety conscious team!

• ·Doyou enjoy...
• ·Learning and applying knowledge about science and chemistry?
• ·Working directly with customers?
• ·Staying active and on your feet?

This position requires attendance with an in-person Clean Harbors Academy out of State. as part of your onboarding and training. Attendance is mandatory. Clean Harbors provides airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation to/from the Academy, breakfast and lunch, and a $38 nightly per diem. Academy training is paid at your normal rate. Candidates must be able to travel and attend the full 2 week Academy to be eligible for this position.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• ·Health and Safety is our #1priorityand we live it 3-6-5!
• ·Competitive wages and generous paid timeoff;
• ·Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-timeemployment;
• ·Group 401K/RRSP with company matchingcomponent;
• ·Company paid training and tuitionreimbursement;
• ·Company provided vehicles andequipment;
• ·Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!

Responsibilities

InSiteChemists perform a wide range of tasks, including:

• ·Making waste pickups at labs as needed
• ·Packaging and labeling waste products and othermaterials
• ·Identifying unknown chemicals when they are encountered
• ·Performing inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• ·Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for efficient and compliant disposal
• ·Overall quality control ofwastematerials beingstored and shipped
• ·Completing required manifests and tracking paperwork
• ·Utilizing CHOICE waste management software to efficiently and accurately manage waste programs.

This position is an entry level role, but many of our leaders started in this job!With safety as our top priority, you'll get the training and support to not only succeed at your job butadvance your career.

Qualifications

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• ·High Schooldiploma
• ·Valid driver’slicense
• ·Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledgepreferred
• ·BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science a plus;
• ·Willingness to complete abackground check, drug test, and physical.

Clean Harborsis the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.Come help us save the world!

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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