Hazardous Materials Handler & Packaging Technician

Republic Services; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States seeks a Chemical Processing Operator I to handle, package, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role collaborates with TSDF Technicians in warehouses, plants, and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities include classification, labeling, packaging, consolidation, and shipping documentation, as well as mentoring entry-level staff and maintaining accurate waste tracking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT, EPA, OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to wear and safely use PPE, including air-purifying respirators.
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen, and Alcohol testing.
• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening.
• Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling preferred.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles, classifies, segregates, labels, and packages hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
• Segregates chemicals by compatibility and DOT Hazard class.
• Determines which chemicals can be safely packed/consolidated together.
• Performs consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (bulking, repackaging) safely.
• Prepares shipping documents and coordinates transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste.
• Approves packing slips for outbound, creates inventories, QA/QC, and waste tracking documents.
• Fosters knowledge of final disposition facility protocols.
• Mentors new hire entry-level chemists on SOPs and provides initial training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Safety training

HAZWOPER training

Job description

Republic Services in the United States seeks a Chemical Processing Operator I to handle, package, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The role collaborates with TSDF Technicians in warehouses, plants, and outdoor settings.

Responsibilities include classification, labeling, packaging, consolidation, and shipping documentation, as well as mentoring entry-level staff and maintaining accurate waste tracking.