Environmental Technician I

Veolia North America, LLC; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is hiring for a 3rd Shift hazardous materials role in Inglewood, CA. You will consolidate, treat, store, transport and dispose of hazardous waste in line with safety and regulatory standards.

You will operate forklifts/pallet jacks and prepare accurate documentation. A HS diploma or GED is required, plus 2+ years in hazardous materials, with willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment including a forklift and pallet jack.
• Comfort working in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
• Able to understand and respond to written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Operate a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers and load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time according to regulations and customer policies.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Forklift operation

Warehouse environment

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

3rd Shift

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures.

Operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers.

Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

Pay

Pay starting at $23.00- $23.00 hourly

Benefits

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.