Material Handler

hccexternal; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clean is seeking a Material Handler to unload and route incoming drums, totes, and containers, ensuring safe handling and accurate labeling. The role includes loading outbound trailers to branches, receiving waste, and supporting DOT compliance.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, efficiency, and compliance under supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma, Hazwoper certification, and a valid driver’s license, with forklift operation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Hazwoper certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR is required for forklift/motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload containerized material from inbound trailers per company rules.
• Verify inbound containers and labeling with paperwork and DOT designations.
• Direct inbound containers to appropriate staging areas.
• Prepare materials and load outbound trailers for branch replenishment.
• Load outbound waste trailers for third party disposal; assist as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Prioritization

RCRA compliance

OSHA rules

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hazwoper certification

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Forklift operation

Yard goat operation

Job description

Crystal Clean (CC)is one of the nation’s leading privately held companies in the environmental waste services industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing company. Crystal Clean offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for the unloading, routing, and processing of incoming drums, tote tanks, containerized and/or palletized material. Is responsible for various functions including material transfers, waste check-in, and for loading outbound trailers to Branch locations, Designated Receiving Facilities and/or customer locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working safely in all job aspects and functions.
• Promotes and fosters safety and efficiency in all Hub employees and activity.
• Takes direction from Warehouse Manager and/or Dock Supervisor, as applicable.
• Unloads containerized material from inbound trailers in accordance with Company rules and regulations (unloading).
• Verifies inbound containers and container labeling are consistent with inbound paperwork and all applicable D.O.T. designations (waste checking)
• Verifies container labeling and directs inbound containers to appropriate staging areas (unloading).
• Prepares materials and loads outbound trailers for Branch replenishment (loading).
• Loads outbound waste trailers for third party disposal (loader/waste checking).
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Position consists of standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, stooping, frequently uses hands/fingers for handling, to work with such hand tools as outdoor tools, shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, wire cutters, etc.
• Crouching, and lifting containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Multitasking and ability to switch tasks
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to understand RCRA compliance standards and OSHA safety regulations
• Ability to move trailers with yard goat a plus

Education, Certificates, Licenses:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with clean motor vehicle record (required for forklift operation and/or operation of motorized equipment).
• Hazwoper certification

Pay Range: $19.00-$22.00 hourly

Crystal Clean LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Crystal Clean expressly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages the applications of individuals from diverse backgrounds, so that Crystal Clean reflects the communities and customers that we serve.