Material Handler I

Veolia | North America; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Veolia North America seeks an entry-level hazardous waste handler to perform routine tasks in movement of solids and liquids under supervision. You may load/unload containers, operate basic tools, and assist with paperwork and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, safe handling of materials, and aiding in proper disposal per guidelines. A HS diploma or GED is preferred with 3–6 months related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–6 months of hazardous waste or chemical industry experience preferred; forklift proficiency and tool handling preferred.
• Ability to read and write; basic communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers, etc.).
• Construct boxes/containers and load them securely with labels.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels and jackhammers as directed.
• Transport hazardous waste materials within the facility per guidelines.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums according to RCRA rules.
• Assist in paperwork for material processing and transportation.
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain a safe, organized area.
• Inspect handling equipment as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/writing ability

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Impact wrenches

Shovels

Jackhammers

Job description

Company 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.
• 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

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.