Material Handler (Waste)

Veolia; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Veolia in North America is seeking a Hazardous Materials Technician to perform hazard determination, sampling, consolidation, packaging and spill response while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Veolia policies. You will contribute to safe handling and coordination of hazardous waste within a facility setting.

The role requires a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a valid driver’s license, with a focus on teamwork, safety, and meticulous operational discipline.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science preferred.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manually open, unpack, and consolidate containers of hazardous materials.
• Test, consolidate, and provide spill clean‑up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and logistics coordination for hazardous materials in a facility setting.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous waste materials at fixed facility sites utilizing equipment such as drum dollies and forklifts to ensure safe transfer of waste.
• Comply with all health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES‑TS policies.
• Become familiar with U.S. DOT/EPA and VES‑TS regulations.
• Operate and maintain all equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong team player

Excellent interpersonal and沟通技巧

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

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:

This position provides specialized hazard determination and consolidation of chemical waste materials.
Responsibilities include testing, consolidation, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Primary Duties /Responsibilities:

• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Manually open, unpack, and consolidate containers of hazardous materials.
• Test, consolidate, and provide spill clean‑up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and logistics coordination for hazardous materials in a facility setting.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous waste materials at fixed facility sites utilizing appropriate equipment such as drum dollies, forklifts, etc. to ensure transfer of waste in a safe and timely manner.
• Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES‑TS policies.
• Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES‑TS regulations.
• Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer service orientation
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to follow through on assignments.

Required Certification / Licenses / Training:

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Valid Driver's License

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.