Material Handler I

Veolia | North America; 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

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Veolia | North America is seeking individuals for positions involving the handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Responsibilities include loading and unloading containers, maintaining a safe work environment, and adhering to waste disposal guidelines. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and prior experience in the hazardous waste or chemical industry is preferred. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred.
• 3-6 months of related work experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums according to guidelines.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Material handling equipment training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

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.

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 may 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.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.