Hazmat Shipping and Handling Specialist

Clean Harbors

Tualatin (OR)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
PTO
401K
Tuition reimbursement
Company vehicles
Training and growth

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking entry-level Hazmat Shipping and Handling Specialists to join a safety-focused team in the United States. Responsibilities include waste pickups, bulking, packaging, spill response, forklift operation, drum inspections, and safe loading of waste hauling vehicles. Training is provided to help you grow.

You'll work at customer sites with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety. A high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to pass checks are required;

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

  • Making waste pickups throughout a customer's facility.
  • Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation.
  • Packaging and labeling waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
  • Participating in spill response on customer's site as needed.
  • Operating forklifts.
  • Inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles.
  • Completing waste stream sampling and profiling.

Skills

Driver's license
Background check

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for Hazmat Shipping and Handling Specialists to join our safety conscious team!

Do you enjoy...

  • Staying active and on your feet?
  • Learning and applying knowledge about science and chemistry?
  • Working directly with customers?
Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Competitive wages and generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
  • Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
  • Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
  • Company provided vehicles and equipment
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Wondering what to expect in starting a career at Clean Harbors?

InSite Technicians perform a wide range of tasks, including:

  • Making waste pickups throughout a customer's facility;
  • Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation;
  • Packaging and labeling waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance;
  • Participating in spill response on customer's site as needed;
  • Operating forklifts;
  • Inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance;
  • Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles;
  • Completing waste stream sampling and profiling.

This position is an entry level role, but many of our leaders started in this job! With safety as our top priority, you'll get the training and support to not only succeed at your job but advance your career.

QUALIFICATIONS
What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?
  • High School diploma or equivalent;
  • Valid driver's license;
  • Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Come help us save the world!

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Identification: 168525

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-11-05

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 10595 SW Manhasset Drive

Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: NA

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