Hazardous Waste/Material Handler (HWH)

Cherokee Federal; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Other benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal in Crane, IN, seeks a Hazardous Waste/Material Handler to support the HW management program under RCRA. You will containerize, stage, and ship hazardous waste, help prepare waste for disposal, and maintain inspection readiness across storage and treatment locations, including APE 1236, CDC, and OB/OD operations.

Responsibilities include containerization, waste profiling, labeling, DOT shipping support, routine pickups, and maintaining inventory; must pass pre-employment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hazardous waste operations experience (handling, containerization, staging, shipping support, or disposal support).
• Working knowledge of safe waste handling practices and ability to work in industrial environments using required PPE.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher.
• Forklift/material handling qualification (or ability to obtain).
• Familiarity with RCRA hazardous waste labeling, accumulation rules, and waste storage area inspection readiness.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Containerize hazardous and explosive hazardous waste in approved containers using correct segregation, compatibility, and packaging practices.
• Maintain positive custody of waste from pickup through staging and shipment; ensure containers remain closed, serviceable, and properly staged.
• Prepare waste for shipment and disposal, including coordinating internal transfers, staging for transport, and supporting off-site shipment execution.
• Support waste profiling/characterization workflows by gathering required generator knowledge and documentation needed for profiles, manifests, and disposal acceptance.
• Ensure compliant container marking/labeling and date management in accordance with RCRA accumulation requirements and site procedures.
• Support DOT shipping compliance tasks as assigned, including verifying packaging, markings, labels, placards (as applicable), and shipping documentation to support compliant outbound shipments.
• Support routine waste pickups and container delivery operations; operate Government‑furnished vehicles (GOV) and material handling equipment as authorized.
• Maintain organization and housekeeping of waste staging and storage areas to keep inspection readiness at all times.
• Maintain awareness of inventory for DOT‑approved containers, labels, and spill response supplies; notify the team when stock is low.
• Support spill management tasks for oil/HW incidents (including bulging drums) by securing the area, deploying spill materials as trained, documenting conditions, and escalating immediately to program leadership.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hazardous waste ops

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HAZWOPER certification

Forklift certification

DOT shipping knowledge

Job description

Provides hands‑on field support for the Hazardous Waste (HW) Management Program under RCRA. Executes hazardous and Explosive Hazardous Waste (EHW) containerization, profiling, shipment, and disposal activities to maintain Government compliance at generation, accumulation, storage, and treatment locations. Supports a high‑volume program managing approximately 120 tons of HW shipped off-site annually, including operations associated with the Central Storage Facility and permitted treatment units such as APE 1236, the Contained Detonation Chamber (CDC), and OB/OD operations.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Hazardous Waste/Material Handler (HWH): Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities

• Containerize hazardous and explosive hazardous waste in approved containers using correct segregation, compatibility, and packaging practices.
• Maintain positive custody of waste from pickup through staging and shipment; ensure containers remain closed, serviceable, and properly staged.
• Prepare waste for shipment and disposal, including coordinating internal transfers, staging for transport, and supporting off‑site shipment execution.
• Support waste profiling/characterization workflows by gathering required generator knowledge and documentation needed for profiles, manifests, and disposal acceptance.
• Ensure compliant container marking/labeling and date management in accordance with RCRA accumulation requirements and site procedures.
• Support DOT shipping compliance tasks as assigned, including verifying packaging, markings, labels, placards (as applicable), and shipping documentation to support compliant outbound shipments.
• Support routine waste pickups and container delivery operations; operate Government‑furnished vehicles (GOV) and material handling equipment as authorized.
• Maintain organization and housekeeping of waste staging and storage areas to keep inspection readiness at all times.
• Maintain awareness of inventory for DOT‑approved containers, labels, and spill response supplies; notify the team when stock is low.
• Support spill management tasks for oil/HW incidents (including bulging drums) by securing the area, deploying spill materials as trained, documenting conditions, and escalating immediately to program leadership.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of hazardous waste operations experience (handling, containerization, staging, shipping support, or disposal support).
• Working knowledge of safe waste handling practices and ability to work in industrial environments using required PPE.
• Knowledge of DOT shipping requirements and shipping compliance concepts (training may be provided to meet site‑specific requirements).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification with annual refresher (or ability to obtain/maintain).
• Forklift/material handling qualification (or ability to obtain), with experience moving containers safely.
• Familiarity with RCRA hazardous waste labeling, accumulation rules, and waste storage area inspection readiness.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.