Material Handler (Waste Facility)

Veolia; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a responsible individual for hazardous waste management tasks in Cincinnati. The role involves manual labor including loading/unloading containers, decontamination, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in the hazardous waste sector.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 3-6 months experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred.
• Proficiency in forklift operation and tools is desired.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers).
• Construct, label, and load containers.
• Transport hazardous waste within the facility.

Skills

Ability to read and write effectively

Training in material handling equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Impact wrenches

Shovels

Jackhammers

Job description

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About Veolia North America

Veolia North America (VNA), a subsidiary of Veolia group, is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years. It is the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider, as well as a leader in hazardous waste and pollution treatment. VNA offers a comprehensive range of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting, and resource recovery. The company serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal clients across North America. Headquartered in Boston, MA, Veolia North America employs over 10,000 staff across more than 350 locations.

Benefits

Veolia offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance. Employees can also participate in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Details for union-represented employees are outlined in their collective bargaining agreements.

Job Description

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.

Position Purpose: Responsible for performing routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including moving solids and liquids. Tasks may include manual labor such as cleaning, decontamination, vacuum projects, handling, packing, re-packing, unloading, and loading containers for processing or transportation.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Load and unload various containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers).
• Construct, label, and load containers.
• Use tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers.
• Transport hazardous waste within the facility.
• Decontaminate and dispose of drums/containers per regulations.
• Complete paperwork for processing and transportation.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Inspect handling equipment.
• Assist in loading/unloading waste materials using appropriate equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3-6 months experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry preferred, with proficiency in forklift operation and tools.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Training in material handling equipment.

Required Certifications / Licenses / Training:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.