Environmental Field Chemist (Entry level)

The Planet Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and advancement program

Open to recent graduates with no experience

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist at entry level in Louisville, KY. The role includes sorting and transporting waste materials while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Candidates should hold a four-year degree in a relevant field or have 2+ years of related experience. This position offers extensive training, advancement opportunities, and a starting pay of up to $22/hr.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+ years related experience required.
• Prior lab packing or environmental waste experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Sort and transport materials and waste ensuring compatibility and safety.
• Provide Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance.
• Assist in characterizing materials at field project sites.

Skills

Health & Safety protocols

Interpersonal communication

Chemical segregation

Hazardous materials management

Education

Four-year college degree in Science or Environmental fields

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Field Chemist (Entry Level)

Location: Louisville, KY

Starting Pay: Up to $22/hr for entry level (Can pay more for hazardous waste experience)

Contact to Hire - 9 months or sooner

• Extensive training and advancement program including pay raises
• Open to recent graduates with no experience

Our Client is looking for a entry level Environmental Field Chemist. They will be responsible for sorting, and transporting materials and waste. Will ensure compatibility and safety processes at all time for each job and lab pack services provided to customers.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Provide Lab Packing services at customer sites maintaining compliance with applicable RCRA and DOT regulations and with established company SOP’s
• Sample and characterize customer waste, when necessary
• Assist in the segregation of chemicals by class; packing compatible materials in appropriate containers and preparing for transportation; completing necessary paperwork per job.
• Determines and loads supplies needed for job completion and travels to various industry, laboratory, and school sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assists in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Follows proper placarding and load segregation requirements when transporting materials.
• Develop good client relations by effectively communicating with Customers.
• Directs Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Introductory knowledge of high hazard materials management /assessment and cylinder handling.

Education

Four-year college degree (Science or environmental majors preferred) or 2+years related experience required.

Experience

Prior lab packing or environmental waste experience preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities

This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Good knowledge and understanding of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Environmental Services Industry. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts.