Hazardous Waste Lab Pack Chemist I

Clean Earth, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a Lab Pack Technician in Birmingham, AL to support hazardous waste handling, labeling, and packaging operations in compliance with EPA and DOT rules.

Must have an associate degree in science or a BS/BA in science-related field, clean driving record, and OSHA HAZWOPER training; role includes lifting up to 55 lbs, onsite work, occasional travel, and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in General Science or equivalent experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Occasional travel.
• Ability to lift and move up to 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
• EPA and DOT knowledge.
• Minimum one year lab pack experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120).
• 40 hours Depack Experience
• 8 hours DOT Training
• PPE Training including Respirators.

Responsibilities

• Handle hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating and packaging waste material per Lab Pack policies and regulations.
• Occasionally perform onsite services such as waste collection, sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and related tasks.
• Assist other business groups and work with on-site teams as needed.
• Prepare shipments of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, and loading onto transport.
• Complete shipping papers, LDRs, evaluations, certifications, and other required documentation.
• Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack duties.

Skills

Lab safety

Hazardous waste handling

Physical stamina

Reading regulations

Education

Associate degree in General Science

BS/BA in science-related field

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks a Lab Pack Technician in Birmingham, AL to support hazardous waste handling, labeling, and packaging operations in compliance with EPA and DOT rules.

Must have an associate degree in science or a BS/BA in science-related field, clean driving record, and OSHA HAZWOPER training; role includes lifting up to 55 lbs, onsite work, occasional travel, and mentoring teammates.