Environmental Technician I

Enviri; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in environmental services. This role involves preparing lamps for recycling, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and working in a fast-paced environment. Employees will have opportunities for cross-training and will be part of a company that values its workforce, offering competitive benefits from day one. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and want to contribute to sustainability efforts, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health benefits available Day 1

401k available Day 1

10+ paid holidays/year

Free HAZWOPER training and certification

Overtime opportunities

Cross-training into different roles

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, preference for advanced training.
• Must be forklift certified and familiar with plant safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lamps for recycling by sorting and packaging materials.
• Meet daily production goals and assist in shipping and receiving operations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Experience with 5S

Forklift certification

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn new software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Advanced technical training

Job description

Company Description

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminatedsoil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace . We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth?

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer:

• Health benefits available Day 1
• 401k available Day 1
• 10+ paid holidays/year
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification
• Overtime opportunities
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles

Job Description

Under the direction of the Operations Manager or department supervisor, perform tasks to prepare lamps for recycling.

Essential Functions: Essential functions of position include, but are not limited to:

1. Follow written procedures in line with policies and facility certifications.
2. Meet or exceed daily production goals.
3. Work with Shipping/Receiving, to streamline transfers to proper department.
4. Sort and segregate recycling lamps into appropriate categories.
5. Use appropriate methods to track and inventory materials within CycleLution.
6. Package materials in preparation for outbound shipment.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Technical knowledge to identify products.
9. Ability to perform sorting and packaging of different type of lamps.
10. Assist Shipping & Receiving when needed for loading/unloading materials.
11. Reliable, regular attendance required to meet business need.
12. Occasional travel to customer locations for onsite service.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and projects that may be assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office/warehouse conditions with possible exposure to mercury or chemicals.
• Work area may be excessively warm in summer months.
• Fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• May spend extended periods of time on computer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds minimum on regular basis.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours/day.
• Must be able to travel on occasion when needed.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work overtime.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Preference given to degree or advanced technical Training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with 5S.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be forklift certified and familiar with plant safety procedures

Training:

• Must complete 24-hour Orientation
• Must complete 24-hour HazWoper
• Must complete 8-hour HazWoper refresher when needed
• Specific on-the-job training towards meeting established performance criteria
• Basic permit compliance

Additional Information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free [phone] and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.