Material Handler III

Veolia North America; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring for a position involving routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling. The role requires following procedures, using PPE, operating equipment, and ensuring safe container handling and paperwork accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 9–12 months of general labor experience, and forklift experience is preferred. Training in hazardous waste knowledge is a plus, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate through reading and writing.
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling tasks.
• Load and unload containers using manual or mechanical means.
• Move and stage containers in designated areas.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe work area.
• Assist with paperwork for processing materials and transportation.

Skills

Reading & writing

Material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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

The shift is from Monday to Friday Noon to 8:40 p.m.

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:

• Requires minimal direct supervision

• Understand and follow procedures & processes

• Recognize various container size & type

• Recognize labels & markings

• 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.

• 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 GED equivalent
• 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 trained a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be okay with working in the elements.

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.

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.