Lab Pack Chemist I

Veolia; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Lab Pack Chemist to manage hazardous waste materials, conduct on-site waste services, and ensure strict regulatory compliance. The role requires an associate degree in science, a clean driver’s license, and ability to travel, with CDL B training provided.

Responsibilities include documentation, packaging, labeling, and collaboration with internal teams. A CDL B must be obtained within six months; safety plans and DOT requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in general science (BS preferred).
• Driver’s license with clean record.
• Moderate to extensive travel with 2% overnight travel.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials frequently >55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry or biology.
• CDL B within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Handle hazardous materials: inventory, identify, segregate, and package waste per policies and regulations.
• Perform onsite services: waste collection, bulking, sampling, inspections.
• Assist other groups and prepare shipments of packaged waste.
• Complete shipping documents, LDRs, evaluations, and certifications.
• Obtain and maintain CDL B with Hazmat endorsement as required.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Documentation & compliance

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in general science

BS preferred

Tools

CDL B license

Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Perform onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed. Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
• Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• May require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement to legally operate Clean Earth vehicles necessary for transporting personnel and waste to and from customers’ job locations.
• Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on-site Health &Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• An associate’s degree in general science (BS preferred) is required for the Lab Pack Chemist.
• Driver’s License with clear record
• Moderate to extensive travel with 2% overnight travel
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology

This position requires a CDL B to be obtained within a 6-month period from your start date. Selected candidates will receive paid training during standard working hours, with Veolia covering the cost of the program.

Failure to obtain a CDL B within the 6-month period will mean you are no longer eligible for the Lab Pack Chemist position.

This position is also contingent upon successful completion of a DOT physical, DOT Drug Screen and any other DOL or company requirements.

Must be willing to travel and Layover when the job requires it.

Additional Information

Pay range $30.00 - $30.00

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.