Material Handler III

Veolia Environnement SA; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Waste Handling Associate to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks. Responsibilities include loading and unloading containers, operating equipment, documenting processing paperwork, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 9–12 months general labor experience, and forklift experience is preferred. Training in safety and material handling is provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 9–12 months general labor experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Master all four components (CSB/ADA, TRB, Bulk Ramp, TSDF) and work in any area with efficiency.
• Follow procedures and processes.
• Use systems to create processing paperwork or labels.
• Load/unload containers of various sizes using mechanical or manual methods.
• Construct boxes/containers, labels, and load containers.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste within the facility as directed.
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums per RCRA guidelines.
• Complete necessary paperwork for processing materials and transportation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

General labor

Reading & writing

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Forklift experience preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job 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 and processing of various waste in various container size/type. Tasks could include: Follow procedures & direction, perform manual labor, proper usage of PPE, operate mobile equipment (manual and powered), operate fixed / stationary equipment, loading & unloading containers, perform equipment inspections, identification of various container size/type, scanning container movements, consolidation of containers & material, staging containers in designated area, recognize markings & labels. Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Has mastered all four components (CSB/ADA, TRB, Bulk Ramp and TSDF) and can work in any area while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Understand and follow procedures & processes.
• Understand and follow procedures & processes.
• Ability to utilize systems to create processing paperwork or labels.
• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means.
• 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.
• 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/GED is required.
• 9 to 12 months general labor experience.
• Forklift experience 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

Pay Range:$21.00 to $22.00 per hour.

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.

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.

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