Hazardous Waste & Materials Handler

Veolia; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a hands-on waste technician to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, move solids and liquids, and assist in processing materials. Under supervision, duties include loading/unloading containers, preparing boxes, and transporting waste within the site.

The role requires basic communication skills, familiarity with material handling equipment, and 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior work in hazardous waste or chemical industry is a plus.
• Ability to read and write to complete paperwork and communicate.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers).
• Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads containers.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers.
• Transport hazardous waste materials within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers per guidelines.
• Assist in completing paperwork for material processing and transportation.

Skills

Reading/writing

Material handling equipment

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Impact wrenches

Shovels

Jackhammers

Job description

Veolia in North America is seeking a hands-on waste technician to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, move solids and liquids, and assist in processing materials. Under supervision, duties include loading/unloading containers, preparing boxes, and transporting waste within the site.

The role requires basic communication skills, familiarity with material handling equipment, and 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.