IL-Environmental Technician

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking an entry-level laborer in East Peoria, IL to support onsite waste management activities. Responsibilities include manual labor, segregation and packaging of waste materials, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. The position involves physical effort and adherence to safety and environmental policies. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to start a career in waste management.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste handling preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor associated with waste management tasks.
• Segregate and label waste materials according to regulations.
• Provide support during peak operational periods.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D

Job description

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

Job Summary

Supports the onsite program by performing manual labor associated with drum movements within the facility, drum bulking, drum crushing, providing assistance during peak periods, and fulfilling other assigned duties. This is an entry-level, non-supervisory position primarily focused on hazardous and non-hazardous waste-related projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify best practices to help customers reduce waste volumes, enhance operational efficiencies, optimize equipment usage, and achieve cost savings.
• Segregate, label, mark, and package waste materials in compliance with safety regulations.
• Collect, pour, transfer, consolidate, repackage, and package solid, liquid, and sludge materials.
• Engage in labor-intensive activities such as container or drum collection, drum bulking, sorting recyclables from trash, and loading trucks.
• Transfer waste into containers of varying sizes.
• Provide labor support at the 90-Day Hazardous Waste Pad, when required.
• Offer support or guidance to less experienced Technicians.
• Wear necessary personal protective equipment.
• Participate in safety processes by adhering to written procedures, attending mandatory training sessions, and scheduled meetings.
• Promptly report any unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, or property damage to the supervisor.
• Adhere to Environmental and Quality Management System policies, procedures, and operational controls relevant to job responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT).

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required: High school diploma or G.E.D

Preferred certifications

Preferred: RCRA, TSCA, OSHA (HAZWOPER), & DOT training.

Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Work Environment

Below are key points concerning environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to engage in motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects weighing up to 30 pounds for most of the workday.
• Occasionally required to exert physical effort in handling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) for most of the workday.
• Exposed to a physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements for most of the workday.
• Ability to perform tasks in inclement weather conditions.

EEO Statement

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.