General Laborer

ACTalent; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Environmental Technician to support hazardous waste handling, record-keeping, and environmental initiatives at our Tacoma facility. The role emphasizes outdoor work in varied weather, use of PPE, and safe operation of forklifts while maintaining compliance and thorough documentation.

The position is contract-to-hire, based in Tacoma, WA, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a pay rate of $23.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience outdoors in all seasons.
• Safe forklift operation in industrial/yard environments.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round and in non climate-controlled indoor areas.
• Ability to wear full hazardous waste PPE as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Accurate, timely completion of documentation.
• Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a 35 month project.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and perform wastewater treatment, sorting, and facility services.
• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste per standards.
• Complete required documentation accurately, legibly, on time.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials safely.
• Perform site cleanup and general labor to maintain a safe environment.
• Wear and use PPE including respirator, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, Tyvek coveralls.
• Work outdoors year-round and indoors in non-climate-controlled areas of the plant.
• Follow safety protocols and monitor alarms and labels.
• Participate in training, job shadowing, and apply knowledge on site after onboarding.
• Perform related tasks to support facility operations and environmental services.

Skills

Outdoor work all seasons

Forklift operation

PPE safety compliance

Lift up to 50 pounds

Documentation accuracy

Teamwork in field ops

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports, and disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This role supports environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives by ensuring safe handling of materials and maintaining detailed and accurate records throughout all stages of the process.

Job Title: Environmental Technician

The Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports, and disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This role supports environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives by ensuring safe handling of materials and maintaining detailed and accurate records throughout all stages of the process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and perform wastewater treatment, material sorting, and general facility services in alignment with environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste following all applicable environmental, safety, and compliance standards.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed to move materials safely around the facility and outdoor work areas.
• Perform site cleanup and general labor tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Wear and properly use company-issued personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirator, hard hat, chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, Tyvek coveralls, and other required gear.
• Work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled areas while performing hazardous waste disposal and environmental field work.
• Follow all safety protocols, including hearing and responding to vehicle warning chimes and alarms, and maintaining visual awareness of labels, documentation, and surroundings.
• Participate in training and job shadowing, completing online modules and on-the-job learning, and apply this knowledge to work independently on site after onboarding.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management to support overall facility operations and environmental services.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience working outdoors during all seasons and in varying climate conditions.
• Prior experience operating a forklift safely in an industrial or yard environment.
• Comfort working year-round in an outdoor position and in non-climate-controlled indoor conditions.
• Comfort performing hazardous waste disposal and related environmental field work.
• Ability and willingness to wear full hazardous waste protection gear, including respirator, hard hat, chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, Tyvek coveralls, and other PPE as required.
• Ability to maintain a clean-shaven face daily to ensure proper respirator mask fit.
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation and depth perception to work safely around equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms to maintain safety in active work areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform general labor and site cleanup tasks.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with regulations and customer policies.
• Willingness to work a MondayFriday shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a 35 month project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HAZWOPER certification is a plus and demonstrates familiarity with hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
• Experience with environmental field work, yard work, or industrial facility operations is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a team-based environment with job shadowing and peer-supported learning.
• Interest in meaningful work that supports environmental cleanup, sustainability, resource recovery, pollution reduction, and ecological transformation.
• Motivation to grow within an environmental services organization, with opportunities for upward mobility into plant operations and leadership roles.

Work Environment

This role is primarily outdoors and requires working outside year-round, regardless of weather conditions, while wearing full PPE for the entire shift. Work may also occur indoors in non-climate-controlled areas of the plant. The facility employs approximately 75 environmental technicians, providing a collaborative environment and flexibility to cover shifts when needed. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The training and onboarding process combines online modules with job shadowing and can take 23 weeks before you work independently on site; downtime during training is paid. The work environment centers on environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives, using forklifts and other equipment to handle hazardous materials safely. Employees wear company-issued PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and a respirator throughout their duties. The organization emphasizes sustainability, resource recovery, pollution reduction, and ecological transformation, and offers opportunities for career growth and evolving employee benefits, including enhanced family coverage planned for the future.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tacoma, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.25 - $23.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tacoma, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.