Plant Lab Pack Chemist

Veolia; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Job summary

Veolia is hiring a Plant Lab Pack Chemist I in Birmingham, AL to perform hazardous waste handling, packaging, labeling, and shipment preparation in a compliant, safe manner. You will support multiple groups, assist in field testing, and mentor new staff while adhering to Health & Safety policies.

The role requires a General Science background, OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT, and Depack experience, with occasional travel and a strong safety mindset. Full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in General Science or equivalent experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Occasional travel.
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT.
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120).
• 40 hours Depack Experience.
• 8 hours DOT Training.
• PPE Training which includes Respirators.

Responsibilities

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
• Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
• Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on‑site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
• Submit Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
• Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
• Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack work duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic chemistry knowledge

Physical stamina

Regulatory knowledge (EPA/DOT)

Driving record clean

Ability to lift 55 lbs+

Education

Associate degree in General Science

BS/BA in science related field

Job description

Plant Lab Pack Chemist I

• 500 Medco Rd, Birmingham, AL 35217, USA.
• Full-time.

Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team. 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

Performs various assigned tasks and physical labor to ensure proper treatment and disposal of customers’ hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost‑effective practices and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures. The ability to oversee a small project/job with supervision of personnel.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handles hazardous materials including inventorying, identifying, segregating, and packaging waste material in accordance with Lab Pack policies, procedures and practices and all applicable regulations.
• Occasionally performs onsite services which may include waste collection, consolidation (i.e., bulking, repackaging), sampling, safety/compliance inspections, and other related activities required by the customer/contract.
• Assists other business groups, i.e., Depack, Retail and HHW, for both internally and onsite as needed.
• Preparing shipment of packaged waste by inspecting, labeling, marking, and loading into the transport vehicle.
• Properly completes documentation including shipping papers, Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR’s), evaluations/certifications and other required documentation in accordance with appropriate regulations and procedures.
• Follows, understands, and promotes by example, all Health & Safety /Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) procedures including development of on‑site Health & Safety plans/JSA’s as outlined in the procedures and policies.
• Submit Lab Packs for approval to third party outlets.
• Perform unknown field testing for classification and packaging for transportation and disposal.
• Mentor and assist new employees in lab pack work duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate College degree in area of General Science or equivalent experience.
• Clean driving record.
• Occasional travel.
• Physical ability to lift and move material of various weights frequently exceeding 55 lbs.
• Basic understanding of chemistry through general chemistry or biology.
• Advanced knowledge of EPA and DOT.
• Minimum one (1) year lab pack experience.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120).
• 40 hours Depack Experience.
• 8 hours DOT Training.
• PPE Training which includes Respirators.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• BS/BA in science related field.

Additional Information

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation 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.

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.