Hazardous Waste/Materials Handling Specialist

Duncan Aviation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Benefits Package

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Tool Account Program

In-House Training/ Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, Michigan, is seeking a Hazardous Waste/Materials Handling Specialist to monitor, package, label and transport all of the company\'s hazardous wastes and materials for disposal at the facility in accordance with Duncan Aviation approved procedures.

In addition, this position assists with containment and clean-up of hazardous wastes and materials spills and assists facility maintenance with cleaning, repairs and snow removal as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience with hazardous waste/materials.
• Current Hazardous Material Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and label hazardous waste and materials.
• Package and transport waste per DOT and EPA regulations.
• Assist with containment and clean-up of spills.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of chemical building.
• Conduct recycling and minimization of non-disposable materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Safety compliance

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Hazardous Material Handler Certification

Tools

Forklift Certification

Scissor Lift Certification

Job description

The Hazardous Waste/Materials Handling Specialist monitors, packages, labels and transports for disposal all of the Company's hazardous wastes and materials for assigned facility location in accordance with Duncan Aviation approved procedures. In addition, this position assists with containment and clean-up of hazardous wastes and materials spills; and assists facility maintenance with cleaning, repairs and snow removal as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Monitors hazardous waste and hazardous materials for proper marking, labeling and storage. Properly packages and labels hazardous waste and hazardous material containers according to DOT and EPA regulations. Transports hazardous waste and materials, in the appropriate containers, from the point of accumulation or point of delivery to the point of storage as required by local, state and federal regulations. Assists with containment and clean-up operations related to hazardous wastes and materials spills.
• 2. Properly packages and labels for hazardous and universal waste containers according to DOT and EPA regulations. Performs weighing and documentation of hazardous wastes for CESQG sites to ensure proper generator status for compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• 3. Assists the safety department in its operations by performing various inspections on emergency apparatuses and documents inspections as required.
• 4. Maintains inventory of chemical materials and cleanliness and orderliness of chemical building.
• 5. Conducts recycling and minimization activities of non-disposable materials (i.e., batteries, cellphones, aerosol cans, oil, etc.).
• 6. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specific Requirements

• Licenses/Certificates: Initial and Recurrent Hazardous Waste Operator Training; Initial and Recurrent Confined Space Certification; 49CFR US Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations; Forklift and Scissor Lift Certification; Respirator Fit qualified. Must have a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record
• Attendance: Regularly scheduled attendance required; on-call 24/7
• Physical: Routinely lifts up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs.; reads small print; hears sounds associated with mechanical deficiencies; repetitive motion; works with moving parts and vibration; tolerates products, materials, and fumes associated with component maintenance; tolerates working in confined spaces and heights above four feet; tolerates standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing; identifies colors
• Environmental: Tolerates working in extreme temperatures and in noisy environments

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year experience working with hazardous waste and/or materials or equivalent required
• Current Certification as a Hazardous Material Handler preferred

Available Benefits

• Moving is expensive and hard work! Relocation Assistance is available for those that qualify.
• Duncan offers a comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation/Holiday) that is available to team members on day one.
• Plan for your medical needs with a Health Savings Account (employer and employee contributions).
• Save for your future through our 401(k) program where you can begin contributions within your first 45 days, 50% match on first 6% contributed
• Participate in Duncan Aviation’s Tool Account Program, to acquire & grow your Tool Inventory all while making interest free payments
• Take advantage of a variety of In-House Training opportunities, or use Tuition Assistance to further your education.

Duncan Aviation is an Equal Opportunity and Affitiaitve Action Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled