Material Handler I

Veolia; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in movement of solids and liquids. Under supervision, you will assist with loading/unloading, decontamination, and processing materials at site or transfer to facilities.

Responsibilities include using tools, operating forklifts, maintaining safety, and completing paperwork. Prior experience in hazardous waste and a 40-hour HAZWOPER training is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers of various sizes (totes, drums, tankers, trailers).
• Construct boxes/containers and load them.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers.
• Transport hazardous waste within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums per guidelines (RCRA).
• Complete paperwork for processing materials and transportation.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in loading/unloading at designated sites with trained personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Reading & writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

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

• 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.