General Laborer

Veolia; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Environmental Technician to consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with compliant practices. You will maintain detailed and accurate records and support facility services including wastewater treatment and spill response.

The role requires 2+ years of hazardous materials experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with hazardous materials.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception for forklifts.
• Hearing ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms.
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled spaces.
• Willingness to wear PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toe shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and 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 handling

Documentation

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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.