Environmental Technician I 2nd Shift

Clean Earth; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking an Environmental Technician to manage hazardous waste in a compliant manner. This role involves physical labor including lifting and moving materials, operating machinery, and maintaining accurate inventory records. The position requires a high school diploma and offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan with matching.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401k with company matching

Qualifications

• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Basic computer skills for completing web-based training.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces

Visual acuity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Segregate and package material for transport.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.
• Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.
• Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 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

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.

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