Hazardous Waste Environmental Tech (Forklift)

Actalent; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; 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 (Chemical Treatment Technician) in Tacoma, WA to safely manage hazardous waste, operate a sit-down forklift, and perform outdoor environmental services tasks. This contract-to-hire role pays $23.25/hr and runs a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, 40 hours per week.

The position requires 1+ year of relevant experience, ability to work outdoors, and compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in warehouse or waste management.
• Comfortable with data entry and sorting.
• Willing to undergo a drug screen on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste per regulations and company policies.
• Perform industrial cleaning tasks including pressure washing and spill response.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time according to regulations and customer policies.
• Assist with site cleanup, yard work, and general labor for environmental services.
• Operate equipment safely for hazardous waste management, cleaning, and spill response.
• Maintain detailed records of waste handling and treatment processes for compliance and audits.
• Respond to spills and environmental incidents following safety protocols.
• Work outdoors in varying climates and indoors in non-climate-controlled areas following safety procedures.
• Wear company PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations and site safety.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to transfer hazardous waste to the sorting facility.

Skills

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

Data entry

Drug testing

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Environmental Technician (Chemical Treatment Technician) in Tacoma, WA to safely manage hazardous waste, operate a sit-down forklift, and perform outdoor environmental services tasks. This contract-to-hire role pays $23.25/hr and runs a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, 40 hours per week.

The position requires 1+ year of relevant experience, ability to work outdoors, and compliance with safety policies.