Material Handling Technician

Clean Harbors; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Material Handling Technician to join our safety-focused warehouse team. This role reports to the customer site and performs non-hazardous waste cleanup, material handling, and equipment operation while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with two shifts. Training academy out of state is required and paid for, with expenses covered by Clean Harbors.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical functions per responsibilities.
• On-call availability for emergency responses and possible extended hours.
• Successful completion of background check, drug screen, and fitness assessment when required.
• Must meet OSHA Respiratory Protection standards (29 CFR 1910.34).
• Valid driver’s license required for position and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize Health and Safety as the primary goal and follow all policies.
• Perform strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools and powered tools.
• Wear and use PPE properly, including respirators and protective gear.
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Physical function capability

On-call availability

Background check completion

Respiratory protection compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Material Handling Technician to join our safety conscious team. This role will report directly to our customer’s location and perform a variety of tasks in a warehouse environment. Responsibilities include non-hazardous waste clean-up, operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment, material handling, general warehouse duties, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area.

• Monday through Friday schedule
  • 1st shift 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • 2nd shift 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Valid Driver's License Required

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Pay range $21 per hour
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
• Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
• Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
• Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
• By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
• This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license
• Previous relevant labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.