Material Handler

Veolia North America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Material Handler responsible for a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including loading/unloading, cleaning, and decontamination. This entry-level role offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan, emphasizing the importance of safety and training in an environmentally-focused company.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred.
• Proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers and operate material handling equipment.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Communication

Material handling equipment training

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

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.
• Inspection 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 General Educational Development (GED) preferred
• 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

Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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