Waste Processing Team Lead

Veolia | North America; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia | North America is seeking an Environmental Technician III to supervise production details and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include supervising the segregation and packaging of hazardous materials, collecting samples for lab analysis, and completing paperwork accurately.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, at least 2 years of experience with hazardous materials, and the ability to operate a forklift. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to wear company-provided personal protection equipment including gloves and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Supervise segregation and packaging of material following regulations.
• Separate and pack hazardous material for transport.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak in English

Experience with hazardous materials

Ability to operate equipment (forklift, pallet jack)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field

Tools

Windows-based programs (Excel and Word)

Job description

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is 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 a 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.

Position Overview

The Environmental Technician III is a key position supervising details of everyday production through effective communications within the team and outside teams, departments, etc.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Supervise segregation and packaging of material for process along with completion of required paperwork in a legible, accurate, and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures.
• Separate and pack hazardous material for transport.
• Complete required paperwork in accordance with practices and procedures.
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to wear company‑provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel‑toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials.
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience sampling and receiving hazardous waste.
• Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift, and possesses a safe driving record.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based programs (Excel and Word).
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.