Material Handler - Waste (First Shift)

Veolia North America, LLC; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician in Wisconsin. The role involves specialized hazard determination and consolidation of chemical waste materials, with duties including sampling waste streams, unpacking containers, and coordinating logistics for hazardous materials in a facility setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, training in HAZWOPER certification, and adherence to DOT/EPA and Veolia policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling and safety procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT/EPA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sample waste streams according to policies.
• Open, unpack and consolidate hazardous material containers.
• Test and consolidate waste; provide spill cleanup and logistics support.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance (DOT/EPA)

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Drum dollies

Forklifts

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.

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

Must be okay with being clean-shaven

Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Position Purpose

This position provides specialized hazard determination and consolidation of chemical waste materials.

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) require

We Will Provide Training

• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Safety training

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.