Material Handler II

Veolia North America; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Waste Handler in Port Washington, WI. This role involves performing various hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including loading and unloading containers, decontamination operations, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience in the hazardous waste industry.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off policies

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 10-12 months experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry.
• Proficiency in handling forklifts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums according to guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Communication

Material handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Impact wrenches

Jackhammers

Job description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement of
solids and liquids. 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 with little supervision

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.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Inspection material handling equipment as directed.
• 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 10 to 12 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
• Yard Truck Certified

Additional Information

Benefits:Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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.