Lab Pack Technician

Environmental-Enterprises-Incorporated; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Travel expenses paid

Job summary

Environmental Enterprises, Inc. in Marion, Virginia, is seeking a Field Chemist to join our environmental management team. This entry-level role focuses on field-based waste preparation and containerization rather than laboratory work.

You will identify chemicals, perform lab packing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials at customer sites, and ensure compliant documentation for shipments. Travel may be up to 40% and a clean driving record is required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level field position, not a laboratory role.
• Must obtain Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement within 90 days.
• Hazwoper training required; provided by the company if needed.
• Overnight travel approximately 40%

Responsibilities

• Sample, characterize, and prepare waste for shipment at customer locations.
• Complete paperwork for shipment of waste per EPA/DOT/OSHA regulations.
• Move drums.
• Work safely at all times.
• Insurable driving record required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Safety consciousness

Driving/vehicle record

Tools

CDL with hazmat endorsement

Job description

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Full Time Virginia, Marion, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1025

Environmental Enterprises, Inc. is a specialty environmental management and disposal company. We are dedicated to protecting the environment by providing quality environmental services, recycling options, and waste disposal at competitive rates through innovative technologies and superior technical support. We strongly support improving the quality of life for our employees and the community.

We are currently looking to fill the challenging and rewarding position of Field Chemistfor our facility in Marion, Virginia. We are seeking individuals with strong work ethic and willingness to learn and take initiative.

PRIMARY TASKS:

The field chemist is responsible for preparing containers such as drums and pails for pick up, including identification of chemicals, lab packing hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals at customer locations. This is an entry level position, working in the field, it is NOT a laboratory position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is physical in nature and requires: walking, standing, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 70 pounds), carrying, pushing/pulling, and twisting. This position involves working with and around chemicals & environmental contaminants. Work is performed in outdoor and indoor environments and workers are subject to heat and cold while donning required PPE. At times, the technician may be required to wear a full or half face respirator. Insurable driving record required.

DETAILS OF ASSIGNMENT:

• Sample, characterize, and prepare waste for shipment at customer locations, including identification of chemicals
• Complete appropriate paperwork for shipment of waste in accordance with company procedures and EPA, DOT and OSHA regulations
• Moving drums
• Performs work in a safe manner
• Willingness to obtain Class C CDL with hazmat endorsement within the first 90 days
• 24 Hour Hazwoper training required; company will provide if needed
• Overnight travel is necessary (~40%)

COMPENSATION:

• Full time benefits include: excellent health coverage, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays
• 40 hour work week with overtime after 40 hours worked

Paid business expenses (Tolls, lodging, per diem during travel)

Company provided uniform and PPE

4o1k Retirement Plan - company match of 4%

A post offer drug screen and background check will be required.