Material Handler I

Veoliaenvironnementsa; West Carrollton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA is hiring for a hazardous/non-hazardous waste handler in Ohio. You will perform routine waste tasks, moving solids and liquids, under direct supervision, including loading/unloading containers for processing or transport.

Responsibilities include operating handling equipment, decontaminating containers, completing transport paperwork, and maintaining a safe work area. Preferred candidates have a GED/HS diploma and some hazardous waste exposure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• 3–6 months of hazardous waste or chemical industry experience is preferred.
• Proficient with handling forklifts and a variety of tools.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tanker trailers).
• Construct boxes and fiber containers, label, and load containers.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and containers per RCRA guidelines.
• Complete paperwork for processing materials and transportation between locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in loading/unloading hazardous and non-hazardous waste at designated sites.

Skills

Reading and writing

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

40-Hour HAZWOPER training (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

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.

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.

Employment Equality statement:

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:

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.