Receiving Chemist

Clean Harbors, Inc.

La Porte, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days
401K match
Stock purchase plan
Paid time off & training
Tuition reimbursement
Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors located in La Porte, TX is seeking a Receiving Chemist to join our team. The role involves using a forklift to offload trailers, verifying incoming loads, and QC of fuel drums. Shifts run 6:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Fri with rotating Saturdays; OT as needed. Pay is $21/hour.

As part of our team, you’ll handle receiving, labeling, sampling, and QA/QC documentation while using Clean Harbors WIN software for tracking and billing. Health benefits apply after 30 days of full-time employment.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Warehouse, Quality Control, Chemical Handling, Laboratory, or Inventory Management.
  • Forklift operating experience is required.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Windows-based applications.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks at a time.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures Health and Safety is the top priority by following all safe work practices.
  • Receives all incoming containers and assigns proper disposal/outbound profile.
  • Samples incoming containers and performs basic chemical analysis.
  • Completes paperwork for consolidation and tracks waste using WIN system.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of SOPs.
  • Uses forklift to offload/re-load drums and transport containers.
  • Calibrates lab instrumentation and ensures QA/QC compliance.
  • Conveys critical information to stakeholders in real time.
  • Tracks containers via Clean Harbors systems and scanners.
  • Manages supplies and housekeeping in area of responsibility.

Skills

Attention to detail
Teamwork
Independent worker
Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Clean Harbors located in La Porte, TX is seeking a Receiving Chemist to add to their team. This position will be responsible for using a forklift to offload trailers. Will verify incoming loads and QC drums of fuel.

Shift: 6:30am-3:00pm Monday-Friday. Rotating Saturdays. OT as needed.

Pay: $21/HR

Why Work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
  • 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 systems in conjunction with handheld barcode scanners;
  • Supply management in their area of responsibility, and best management practices including proper housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience in one or more of the following fields preferred: Warehouse, Quality Control, Chemical Handling, Laboratory, or Inventory Management;
  • Previous forklift operating experience is required;
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment;
  • Proficiency in Windows based applications;
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks at a time.

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 ect@cleanharbors.com 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.

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