Material Handler I Veolia NA

Veolia North America, LLC; Port Arthur (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a Waste Operations Associate to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including loading/unloading containers, decontamination, and documentation support. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to RCRA guidelines, and teamwork to move materials efficiently.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED, up to 6 months in hazardous waste/chemical settings, and forklift/tool proficiency, with a focus on staying organized and

Qualifications

• Reading and writing communication is required.
• Experience or training with material handling equipment is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers).
• Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads 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/or containers according to guidelines.
• Assist in completing paperwork for processing materials including transportation.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed.
• Assist in loading/unloading at designated sites using appropriate equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing communication

Material handling equipment training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

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.