Lab Pack Chemist II

Veolia; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Clean Earth is seeking a field technician to ensure proper off-site treatment and disposal of hazardous waste. You will handle lab packs, packing, labeling, and on-site services while adhering to EPA/DOT regulations and company policies.

The role includes mentoring staff, coordinating field jobs, and assisting sales with estimates. A CDL Hazmat endorsement, science background, and physical ability are required, with up to 20% overnight travel.

Formación

• Associate degree in General Science or equivalent experience.
• CDL with Hazmat endorsement and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% overnight.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials over 55 lbs.
• Basic chemistry knowledge.
• Strong EPA/DOT understanding.
• Lab pack experience and OSHA HAZWOPER training.

Responsabilidades

• Handle hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste according to policies and regulations.
• Perform onsite services such as waste collection, bulking, sampling, and safety inspections.
• Assist other groups (Depack, Retail, HHW) as needed.
• Prepare shipment documents and labeling.
• Maintain CDL Hazmat to operate company vehicles.
• Lead/coordinate field service/lab pack jobs with multiple personnel.
• Mentor new employees and conduct site walk observations.
• Assist sales in creating estimates for lab pack work.

Conocimientos

CDL Hazmat endorsement

Hazmat handling

Field safety procedures

Lifting heavy materials

EPA/DOT knowledge

Educación

BS/BA in science

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper off-site treatment and disposal of customers' hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
• Mentor and assist new employees in field work duties.
• Complete site walks to inventory and assess requirements for potential and awarded work.
• Assist sales in creating estimates for lab pack work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Lead/coordinate field service/lab pack jobs requiring multiple personnel/days.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Material endorsement and a 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
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)
• 40 hours Depack Experience
• 8 hours DOT Training
• PPE Training which includes Respirators

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• BS/BA in science related field.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

• Clean Earth Lab Pack I Training - (24 hours)
• RCRA/DOT refresher course
• Department of Transportation
• Lab Pack definitions and procedures
• Lab pack Field Program
• Introduction to High Hazardous Cylinder Assessment course

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