Material Handler I

Veolia; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Waste Handling Technician to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, under supervision, including moving solids and liquids, cleaning, decontamination, and loading containers for processing.

The role requires basic forklift or material handling equipment skills, adherence to safety and disposal guidelines, and accurate documentation. A high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3-6 months hazardous waste/chemical industry experience preferred.
• Trainer in material handling equipment is beneficial.
• Ability to read and write and follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers of various sizes at the site.
• Construct and label boxes/containers and manage loads.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, and jackhammers as directed.
• Transport hazardous waste materials within the facility per procedures.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and assist with paperwork for material transport.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication

Material handling awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

3-6 months hazardous waste experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

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.
• 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.

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.

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