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Material Handler I-TSDF Night Shift

Veolia

Port Arthur (TX)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a hands-on role in hazardous waste management. This position involves performing essential tasks in the movement of solids and liquids, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and some experience in the hazardous waste or chemical industry. Join a company that values safety and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a vital industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively through reading and writing.

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload various size containers and transport hazardous waste materials.
  • Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums according to guidelines.

Skills

Material handling
Communication skills
Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

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, label, and load 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, including transportation of materials to and from various locations.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Inspect 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 trained.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Prior work experience of 3 to 6 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position; proficiency in handling forklifts and tools is 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, health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees are also eligible to participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for union-represented employees are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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