General Laborer

Actalent; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Environmental Technician (Cylinder Project) to manage hazardous waste handling, disposal, and regulatory compliance while supporting environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires year‑round outdoor work, PPE compliance, forklift experience, and strong record‑keeping. Training blends online modules with on‑the‑job shadowing, and the contract is a fully onsite position with a standard daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors throughout all seasons.
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round and indoors in non‑climate‑controlled spaces.
• Comfort with hazardous waste disposal tasks and environmental field work.
• Willingness to wear PPE including respirator, hard hat, gloves, and Tyvek coveralls.
• Clean-shaven daily to ensure respirator fit.
• Prior forklift or material‑handling experience preferred.
• General labor and site cleanup experience in industrial/environmental settings.
• Good vision for reading labels and documentation, depth perception around equipment.
• Ability to hear alarms and maintain safety.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in seasonal weather.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect materials and sort waste streams for proper handling.
• Conduct wastewater treatment activities per protocols and safety standards.
• Perform general facility services and site cleanup to maintain a safe worksite.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely to move materials and waste containers.
• Wear and maintain PPE as required.
• Work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
• Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with team to support environmental cleanup and sustainability initiatives.
• Participate in training and onboarding activities with online modules and shadowing.
• Perform other related tasks as needed by management.

Skills

Outdoor work year‑round

PPE compliance

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Physical stamina

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Training adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Technician (Cylinder Project)Job Description

The Environmental Technician (Cylinder Project) 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 safely handling hazardous materials, performing facility services, and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste in full compliance with environmental regulations, company policies, and safety procedures.
• Inspect materials and perform material sorting to ensure proper identification, classification, and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams.
• Conduct wastewater treatment activities as directed, following established protocols and safety standards.
• Perform general facility services, including site cleanup and yard work, to maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time, in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.
• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling equipment safely to move, load, and unload materials and waste containers.
• Use and maintain hazardous waste protection gear, including respirators, hard hats, chemical‑resistant gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
• Work outdoors in all seasonal and climate conditions, performing year‑round environmental field work and site cleanup tasks.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to hazard communication and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to support environmental cleanup, sustainability, and resource recovery initiatives at the plant.
• Participate in training and onboarding activities, including online modules and job shadowing, and apply learned procedures to work independently on site.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management to support plant operations and environmental services.

Essential Skills

• Experience working outdoors during all seasons and in varying climate conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors year‑round and indoors in non‑climate-controlled conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.
• Comfort with performing hazardous waste disposal tasks and working in an environmental field setting.
• Ability and willingness to wear company‑issued personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hat, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Ability to be clean shaven daily to ensure proper respirator mask fit.
• Prior experience operating a forklift or similar material‑handling equipment.
• General labor and site cleanup experience in an industrial, environmental, or field setting.
• 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 situational awareness and safety.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfort working outside in seasonal elements in a year‑round outdoor position.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HAZWOPER certification is a plus and strongly valued for this role.
• Experience working with hazardous waste, environmental services, or industrial cleanup is beneficial.
• Experience working in a plant or facility environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Interest in meaningful work that supports environmental cleanup, sustainability, and ecological transformation.
• Ability to adapt to a training environment that includes both online modules and on‑the‑job shadowing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance and safe work practices.
• Reliability and willingness to take initiative in a fast‑paced, outdoor work setting.

Work Environment

This role is based at an environmental services plant and requires working outdoors year‑round, regardless of weather conditions, including rain or shine. The position involves wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) for the entire shift, such as safety glasses, hard hat, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and a respirator, with a clean‑shaven face required to ensure proper respirator fit. The plant employs approximately 75 environmental technicians, providing a team‑based environment and flexibility for shift coverage when needed. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Training and onboarding combine online learning modules with job shadowing and can be somewhat unstructured; candidates should be comfortable with this approach and understand that they are paid during training. Onboarding typically takes 23 weeks before technicians work independently on site. The facility includes outdoor work areas and non‑climate‑controlled indoor spaces, and the culture emphasizes safety, sustainability, resource recovery, pollution reduction, and environmental stewardship, with opportunities for growth into broader plant and general management roles over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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.

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