Environmental Field Chemist

WM; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a Safety-sensitive Waste Technician to support Sustainability Services onsite in Lafayette, IN. You will handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste, perform drum movements, labeling, packaging, and assist with lab pack duties, while following ISO 14001/9001 guidelines.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient waste handling. You will work as part of a team, wear PPE, and may assist less experienced technicians as needed in a mixed office/plant setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and hazardous waste handling knowledge.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days (WM provided).
• Ability to pass a respirator FIT test and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain medical card and CDL within 90 days where required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently for interactions and reporting.
• Experience with manifesting hazardous/non-hazardous waste preferred.
• Pre-employment drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by customers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure waste types are properly segregated and labeling is accurate.
• Identify practices to reduce waste and improve cost savings.
• Segregate, label, package waste materials safely and compliantly.
• Transfer and repackage solid, liquid and sludge waste as needed.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks such as drum collection and loading trucks.
• Provide support at Hazardous Waste Pad as needed.
• Comply with safety procedures and wear PPE; report unsafe conditions.
• Maintain ISO 14001/9001 compliance in job duties.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with EPA, OSHA, and DOT rules.

Skills

HAZWOPER certification

English proficiency

Respirator FIT Test

Valid Driver's License

Medical card & CDL within 90 days

Reading/writing English

Waste manifesting experience

Drug/alcohol pre-employment testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

Job description

I. Job Summary

Supports Sustainability Services onsite program, including manual labor associated with chemical handling, lab pack duties, drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, assisting when extra personnel are needed and other duties as assigned. This is a support position focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste related projects.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained and accurate tracking logs are kept.




• Identify best practices that assist customers in reducing waste volumes, increasing operational efficiencies, identifying optimal equipment usage and generating cost savings.




• Segregate, label, mark and package waste materials in a safe and compliant manner.




• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage and package solid, liquid and sludge material.




• Perform labor intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting trash for recyclables and loading of trucks.




• Transfer waste into containers of different size.




• Provide labor support at 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when applicable.




• May provide support or direction to less experienced Technicians.




• Wears required personal protective equipment.




• Participates and cooperates in safety process, including following written procedures, attending required training and scheduled meetings.




• Immediately reports any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries or property damage to supervisor.




• Follows Environmental and Quality Management System (ISO 14001/9001) policy, procedures and operational controls related to job responsibilities.




• Maintains compliance with applicable environmental, safety and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA and DOT).

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (accredited)




• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire (WM provided)




• Ability to pass a respirator FIT Test




• Valid Drivers License




• Ability to obtain a medical card & CDL within 90 days




• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to interact with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official questions, and complete records or reports.




• Manifesting hazardous and non-hazardous waste experience preferred




• Pre-assignment and/or pre-hire customer-specific drug and/or alcohol testing may be required by certain customer-contract requirements. Such testing may include urinalysis, oral swab, drug hair follicle testing and/or alcohol testing.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• RCRA and DOT regulatory compliance experience preferred




• Labpacking experience preferred

IV. Physical Requirements

• Lifting




• Carrying




• Pushing




• Pulling




• Climbing




• Stooping




• Kneeling




• Crouching




• Reaching




• Feeling




• Standing




• Walking




• Handling




• Grasping




• Talking




• Hearing




• Repetitive Motions




• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran