Hazardous Waste Technician - Safety & Compliance Pro

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth in the United States is seeking a safety-focused waste operations professional to support on-site health, safety, and environmental compliance while handling waste packaging and related duties.

The role involves forklift operation, drum inspection, loading/unloading, waste sampling, and adherence to DOT and regulatory requirements. It calls for attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work with customers and teams.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in following instructions.
• Professional communication with customers.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Background check, drug test, and medical screening where required.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety: Make health and safety the top priority by following all safe work practices, policies, and procedures, and by working safely at all times.
• Waste packaging: Package waste correctly to improve efficiency and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Workplace housekeeping: Keep the work area clean, organized, and orderly.
• Spill response: Support spill response activities at customer sites when required.
• Compliance meetings: Attend all required compliance and safety update meetings.
• Drum inspection: Inspect drums to ensure container integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Forklift operation: Operate forklifts safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Loading and unloading: Safely load and unload waste hauling vehicles.
• Waste sampling: Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling when needed.
• Regulatory compliance: Follow all local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Vehicle operation: Operate vehicles safely in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, provincial, and federal requirements.
• Company procedures: Follow all corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Additional duties: Perform other assigned responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer interaction

Physical ability

Screening requirements

Job description

Sigma Earth in the United States is seeking a safety-focused waste operations professional to support on-site health, safety, and environmental compliance while handling waste packaging and related duties.

The role involves forklift operation, drum inspection, loading/unloading, waste sampling, and adherence to DOT and regulatory requirements. It calls for attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work with customers and teams.