Material Handler I

Veolia; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

An environmental services company based in Corsicana, Texas, is seeking a responsible individual to manage hazardous waste tasks. The role involves loading and unloading various containers, decontaminating drums, and maintaining a safe work area. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience in the hazardous waste industry is preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 to 6 months experience in the hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred.
• Proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers.
• Construct boxes and stacks, label, and load containers.
• Transport hazardous waste materials as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Ability to communicate through reading and writing

Trained in the use of material handling equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Impact wrenches

Shovels

Jackhammers

Job description

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.