Material Handler I

Veolia; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; 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

Veolia in Port Washington, Wisconsin, is seeking a dedicated individual for a role in hazardous waste management. Responsibilities include loading and unloading various containers, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and assisting in paperwork. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in hazardous waste or chemical industries. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. Ideal for someone looking to develop skills in this vital sector.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 months work experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred.
• Proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers.
• Transport hazardous waste materials as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Assist in completing necessary paperwork.

Skills

Ability to communicate through reading and writing

Trained in the use of material handling equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

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

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.