Environmental Field Chemist: Waste Management & Lab Packing

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

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.