General Laborer

Veolia; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in Kent, WA is seeking an Environmental Technician to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with safety policies. You will maintain detailed records and support industrial cleaning, wastewater treatment, and spill response.

The role requires hazardous materials experience, ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and readiness to work outdoors in all conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack.
• 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 to wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, respirator.

Responsibilities

• Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services.
• 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.

Skills

Hazardous materials experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Reading labels/documentation

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

The EnvironmentalTechnician 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):

• Industrial cleaning/Pressure washing, Wastewater treatment, Spill response, facility services.
• 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:

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.
• 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 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.

Additional Information:

• Starting pay $23.00 per hour.