Lab Pack Manager

Veolia; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia, in partnership with Clean Earth, seeks a Lab Pack Manager to supervise field teams handling hazardous waste at a Clean Earth facility. You will ensure safe packaging, depacking, and processing under regulatory standards while supporting sales and customer service.

The role requires 2+ years in field management, lab packing, a CDL B within 6 months, and willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in General Science or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of field management experience.
• Two or more years of lab packing or related waste handling experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the lab pack field team and depacking team for safe, compliant waste handling.
• Coordinate lab pack field projects including high hazard services and HHW.
• Manage depacking of lab pack and retail waste, including reactives and specialty waste.
• Act as technical resource for customers and sales, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Ensure paperwork and data entry in systems are accurate; support safety compliance.
• Assist in implementing standard work practices and audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Field management

Safety compliance

MS Office Suite

Education

Associate degree in General Science

BS/BA in science (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job 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.

Job Description

Responsible for supervising the lab pack field team and the facility retail/lab pack depacking team and is responsible for the safe and efficient packaging, handling, and processing of retail and lab pack waste at the Clean Earth facility. Ensures the teams consistently meet regulatory and safety compliance measures and operates in a productive and profitable manner in accordance with Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the lab pack field team including hiring, training, development, and performance in accordance with HR policies and practices.
• Coordinate lab pack field projects as needed that may include high hazard services, HHW, or any business-related needs.
• Manages the team responsible for the de-packing of lab pack and retail waste including all reactives, cylinders and specialty waste.
• Acts as a technical resource for the team as well as customer service and sales.
• Maintains a high level of customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.
• Submits lab pack consolidation sheets to end disposal facilities for approval.
• Works with management team to implement, update, and develop standard work practices.
• Ensures appropriate paperwork is completed and data is entered correctly in system including manifest and land disposal restriction forms.
• Assists in ensuring that the plant meets regulatory and safety compliance measures and operates in a safe, productive, and profitable manner. Ensures compliance with all program objectives.
• Performs periodic audits and review of inbound containers and provides feedback to appropriate management group.
• Administers all Clean Earth Company policies and procedures, communicates to staff and when necessary, ensures compliance.
• Support sales department in the implementation of new accounts, presentation of services, response to inquiries and technical information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:$80,000 - $100,000

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience
• Two or more years of field management experience
• Two or more years ofexperience in lab packing, segregating pharmaceutical waste, chemical service specialist or as a truck driver
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements

• BS/BA in science related field
• Hazardous waste processing experience
• Willingness to accept ownership of controlled pharmaceuticals on behalf of Clean Earth.
• The ability to properly classify controlled substances by DEA guidelines
• Experience with, and a general knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and DEA Regulations as they relate to waste characterization and the transportation of hazardous waste
• Knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office Suite
• Willingness and ability to travel via automobile and commercial airline up to 25% with occasional overnight travel
• Must be able to regularly access and use general office equipment including phones, computers, copiers, etc.
• Must be able to work in a busy, often distracting work environment that is generally climate controlled.

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 Manager 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.

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