Material Handler III

Veolia; Greer, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Waste Technician to perform routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, move and process waste containers, and follow procedures in a fast-paced facility in Greer, South Carolina.

The shift is Monday through Friday, Noon to 8:40 p.m. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 9–12 months of general labor experience; forklift experience is preferred; strong reading and writing skills are required to document and track materials.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 9 to 12 months general labor experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures & processes in waste handling.
• Recognize container sizes/types and labels/markings.
• Load and unload containers using mechanical or manual methods.
• Operate equipment and assist in transferring hazardous/non-hazardous waste securely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Reading & writing ability

Material handling equipment training

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.