Medical Waste Technician - Healthcare

Clean Harbors; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Company-paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking Medical Waste Technicians to collect, segregate and prepare medical waste at customer facilities. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, safety-focused culture and clear paths for career growth.

Starting wages range from $25 to $30 per hour, with comprehensive benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, and 401(k) with company matching. Join a leading provider solving environmental challenges nationwide.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Willing to get a Hep B vaccination.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Make medical waste pickups at customer facilities.
• Perform chemical bulking and consolidation.
• Package and label medical waste for safe handling and compliance.
• Assist in spill response on site as needed.
• Operate forklifts to move waste containers.
• Inspect drums for integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading of waste hauling vehicles.
• Complete waste stream sampling and profiling.

Skills

High School diploma

Valid driver's license

Background check

Drug test

Hep B vaccination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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.

Clean Harbors is looking for Medical Waste Technicians to collect, segregate, and prepare medical waste at customer locations.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1priority,and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive starting wages- $25-$30 per hour and generous paid timeoff.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-timeemployment.
• Group 401K with company matchingcomponent.
• Company paid training and tuitionreimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!

Responsibilities:

Wondering what to expect from starting a career at Clean Harbors?

Medical Waste InSiteTechnicians perform a wide range of tasks, including:

• Making medical waste pickups throughout a customer’s facility.
• Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation.
• Packaging and labeling medical waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Participating in spill response on customer’s site as needed.
• Operating forklifts.
• Inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles.
• Completing waste stream sampling and profiling.

This position is an entry level role, but many of our leaders started in this job!With safety as our top priority, you'll get the training and support to not only succeed at your job butadvance your career.

Qualifications:

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High Schooldiploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’slicense.
• Willingness to complete abackground check, drug test, and physical.
• Willing to get a Hep B Vaccination.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

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.

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.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.Come help us save the world!