Environmental Laborer (1st shift)

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking an Environmental General Laborer for the 1st shift to support hazardous waste cleanup, decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials at customer sites in Jeffersonville, OH.

The role involves 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, with weekend work on alternating intervals, and requires background checks, drug testing, and a medical exam. The position offers a pay range of $20.00–$23.00 per hour plus overtime, with comprehensive benefits after 30 days and

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Must pass background check, drug test and physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety as the top priority and follow all safety practices.
• Unload waste from route trucks and reload with supplies for next day.
• Prepare waste loads for shipment and ensure proper packaging.
• Perform housekeeping and basic repairs as needed at the warehouse.
• Follow regulatory requirements and company operating guidelines.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Indoor/outdoor work

Physical fitness

Background check / drug test / medical

Previous relevant experience

Waste labels / manifests / load sheets

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Clean Harbors In Jeffersonville, OH is seeking a Environmental General Laborer (1st shift) to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Please note This position will be on a Pitman Schedule- 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off 12hr shifts 6am-6pm with working every other weekend.

Must Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

This position will be at one of our customer sites in Jeffersonville, OH

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

Pay Range: $20.00-23.00 per hour +OT , BOE

Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and always acting in a safe manner
• Unload containerized waste from the route trucks
• Reload route trucks with supplies and equipment for next day's runs
• Ensures all waste and containers are in acceptable shipping condition and organized for transport to recycle or distribution centers
• Stock the warehouse with received materials
• Prepare waste loads for shipment
• Housekeeping in the branch (painting, picking up trash, sweeping, cleaning, straightening)
• Empty and fill drums of solvent mineral spirits
• Perform minor repairs on parts washers at the warehouse
• Observe third party bulk liquid transfers
• Assist with inventory count at warehouse
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Drivers License
• Attention to detail
• Follow specific instructions
• Work with minimal supervision at times
• Basic computer skills
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Forklift experience
• Previous relevant experience
• Experience with waste labels, manifests, and load sheets

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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 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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Job Identification: 167228

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-10-09

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 4465 Marketing Place

Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly