Hazardous Materials Processing Operator I

Republic Services, Inc.; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement match

ESPP

PTO

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. in Michigan 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 settings.

The position requires 0–2 years of relevant experience and HAZWOPER training, with opportunities to mentor new hires and grow technical skills in waste handling and shipping documentation.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 Years of overall relevant work experience.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen, and Alcohol testing.
• Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle, classify, segregate, label, and package hazardous and non-hazardous materials per regulations.
• Segregate chemicals by compatibility and DOT Hazard class.
• Prepare shipping documents and coordinate transportation of chemical products and hazardous waste materials.
• Approve packing slips for outbound, create inventories, QA/QC, and waste tracking documents.
• Mentor new hire entry-level chemists on SOPs and provide training.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Regulatory compliance

PPE use

Attention to detail

Background check

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. in Michigan 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 settings.

The position requires 0–2 years of relevant experience and HAZWOPER training, with opportunities to mentor new hires and grow technical skills in waste handling and shipping documentation.