Receiving Chemist

Clean Harbors; Kimball (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits coverage after 30 days

Group 401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Kimball, NE is hiring a Receiving Chemist responsible for labpack processing and drum receiving in our industrial warehouse. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay of $29, paid weekly, along with extensive career growth opportunities.

As part of our team, you will ensure safe work practices while managing incoming containers, performing chemical analyses, and maintaining compliance with quality standards. Join us to contribute to a safer environment!

Qualifications

• Completion of college level chemistry course is required.
• Previous experience in warehouse, quality control, or chemical handling preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance in all activities.
• Receive and process incoming containers correctly.
• Perform basic chemical analysis on samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Forklift operation

Basic chemical analysis

Windows-based applications

Education

Associate, Bachelor’s, or Trade degree

College level chemistry course

Job description

We Build with Passion‑ Clean Harbors Kimball, NE

NEW Incineration unit is seeking a Receiving Chemist who is responsible for labpack processing and drum receiving/coding within the Company’s industrial warehouse. This is a full‑time, permanent position offering hourly earnings potential NEW wage, $29 an hour, paid weekly, along with career growth and advancement opportunities. We are searching for a reliable individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our team in Kimball, NE! Shifts are 4 days a week and each shift is 11 hours/day. Days: 5am – 4pm and Evening: 1pm–12am.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3‑6‑5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Responsibilities

• Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Receives all incoming containers, assures all containers are assigned proper disposal process code and/or outbound profile, responsible for knowledge of Clean Harbors proprietary WIN system applicable to receiving, routing and billing of drums;
• Samples all incoming containers and performs basic chemical analysis of samples following prescribed procedures;
• Completes all paperwork associated with consolidation process and performs waste tracking operations through Clean Harbors proprietary software, WIN;
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedure’s
• Use of forklift to offload and re‑load drums and transport containers throughout the warehouse as needed
• Calibrates and utilizes lab instrumentation required to run basic analysis, completes all paperwork associated with analysis and drum sampling, ensures that all work meets applicable QA/QC guidelines;
• Conveys critical verbal and written information to internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensures real time tracking of all containers via Clean Harbors WIN system in conjunction with handheld barcode scanners;
• Supply management in their area of responsibility, and best management practices including proper housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Associate, Bachelor’s, or Trade degree‑ required
• Completion of college level chemistry course‑ required
• Previous experience in one or more of the following fields preferred: Warehouse, Quality Control, Chemical Handling, Laboratory, or Inventory Management;
• Previous forklift operating experience - willing to train!
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently and in team environment
• DOT Training
• Proficiency in Windows based applications
• Climb on and off forklifts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Lifting up to 50 lbs from the ground to your waste
• Climb up and down vertical ladders
• Capable of reaching out, over and down exerting a force
• 20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected - depth perception is critical
• 10 pushups, deep knee squats and sit‑ups (to determine if fit)
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Punctuality and attendance required
• Respirator fit test upon hire‑ clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
• Background check, drug screen and physical‑ required
• Must be willing to work days, weekends and 2nd shift

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1‑OPT work authorization.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.