Lab Pack Chemist I

Veolia | North America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a Lab Pack Chemist in San Jose, CA, supporting the Clean Earth integration. You will handle hazardous materials, inventory, labeling, and packing according to Lab Pack policies and regulations. A CDL B is required within 6 months, and 20% overnight travel is expected.

Starting pay is $33.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for safety program development. Associate’s degree in general science is required (BS preferred); a valid driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Experience handling hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Ability to prepare shipments with proper labeling and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and ability to travel 20% overnight.

Responsibilities

• Handle hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste per policy.
• Perform onsite services such as waste collection, sampling, and safety inspections.
• Prepare shipment of packaged waste with proper labeling and loading.
• Maintain documentation including shipping papers, LDRs, and certifications.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Safety compliance

Documentation & shipping paperwork

Education

Associate’s degree in general science

BS degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team. Veolia in North America is the top‑ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

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, sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, 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 (LDRs), 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) procedures including development of on‑site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting pay $33.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• 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 20% 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. 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.

Additional Information

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.