Environmental Specialist

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom seeks a Hazardous Waste Specialist to evaluate, classify, and safely consolidate chemical waste while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You will support facility operations with testing, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, and sampling materials for profiling.

Responsibilities include sampling waste streams, accurate documentation, equipment operation (drum dollies, forklifts), and staying updated on

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sample and profile waste streams according to procedures.
• Open, unpack, consolidate and document hazardous materials accurately.
• Test materials, manage spill cleanup, and perform remedial activities as required.
• Label, load and unload hazardous materials with compliance.
• Operate drum dollies and forklifts for safe transfer of waste.
• Follow DOT/EPA and company environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Job description

The Hazardous Waste Specialist is responsible for the expert evaluation, classification, and safe consolidation of chemical waste materials. This role ensures compliance with all state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations while supporting facility operations with specialized testing, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, transportation coordination, and detailed material sampling and profiling.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform sampling and profiling of waste streams following established policies and procedures.
• Safely open, unpack, consolidate, and handle containers of hazardous materials, ensuring accurate classification and documentation.
• Conduct testing of materials, manage spill clean-up response, and execute remedial activities as required.
• Accurately label, load, and unload hazardous materials, leveraging logistics expertise to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Operate equipment such as drum dollies and forklifts to facilitate safe and timely transfer of hazardous waste materials at facility sites.
• Strictly adhere to and promote compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and company-specific regulations and standards.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain all facility equipment, ensuring optimal performance and workplace safety.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned, contributing to a culture of operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation, delivering high-quality support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications.
• Demonstrated reliability and follow-through on assignments and responsibilities.

Certifications / Licenses / Training:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification required.