Material Handler

Veolia Group; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company in the US is seeking a Material Handler to perform routine tasks involving hazardous and non-hazardous waste management. The role includes loading/unloading materials, operating equipment, and maintaining safety and organization in the work area. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and be trained in material handling. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan for retirement savings

Sick leave and vacation days

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 6 months experience in hazardous waste or related position preferred.
• Trained in use of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers and materials.
• Use various tools for handling hazardous waste.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Material Handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Impact wrenches

Jackhammers

Job description

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Company Description
A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose: Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement of solids and liquids. Under direct supervision, tasks could include all types of manual labor in cleaning and decontamination operations, vacuum projects and handling, packing, re-packing, unloading and loading containers for processing at site or transportation to appropriate facilities.

Primary Duties/responsibilities:

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers, etc.)
• Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads containers.
• Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
• Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or GED
• Prior work experience of 3 to 6 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to communicate through reading and writing.
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Additional Information

Targeted hourly pay range: Minimum of $23 to a maximum of $25

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. Employees are also entitled to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement savings. Pay and benefits for union-represented employees are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave - 56 hours; Observed Holidays - 11 days; Vacation - 15 days

Eligible for up to 4% Annual performance bonus

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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