Material Handler I

Veolia; Newburg (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and a leader in hazardous waste management and water and energy services.

The role involves routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, moving solids and liquids, and supporting decontamination operations at site or for transport to facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.
• 3 to 6 months experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred.
• Knowledge of reading and writing; trained in the use of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers, etc.).
• Transport hazardous waste materials within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers according to guidelines.
• Assist in paperwork for processing materials including transportation to/from locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.

Skills

Reading & writing

Material handling

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

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.

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.