Hazardous Materials Processing Operator

Republic Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking 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 across warehouses, plants, and outdoor sites to ensure proper hazardous material handling.

The position emphasizes accurate classification, packaging and shipping documentation, and ongoing training for new hires, with a pay range reflecting multiple

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Handles, classifies, segregates, labels, and packages hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with federal and State regulations.
• Segregates chemicals by compatibility and DOT Hazard class.
• Determines which chemicals can be safely packed/consolidated together.
• Performs consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i.e., bulking, repackaging) in a safe and compliant manner.
• Prepares shipping documents and coordinates transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials.
• 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 standard operating procedures and provides initial training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

DOT regulations

PPE usage

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Republic Services is seeking 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 across warehouses, plants, and outdoor sites to ensure proper hazardous material handling.

The position emphasizes accurate classification, packaging and shipping documentation, and ongoing training for new hires, with a pay range reflecting multiple