Sr Hazardous Material Handler

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company where you will play a crucial role in handling hazardous materials to ensure safety and compliance. This position offers the chance to work with a team dedicated to protecting the environment while adhering to strict regulations. You'll be responsible for receiving, categorizing, and managing hazardous materials, ensuring proper documentation and safety protocols are followed. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to diversity, this role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact lives. If you have a passion for safety and compliance, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hazardous materials handling required.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle and manage hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain waste containers and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

EPA regulations knowledge

OSHA regulations knowledge

HAZWOPER certification

Safety Data Sheets familiarity

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pickup truck

Pallet jack

HEPA vacuum cleaner

Forklift

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176855

• Category: Non-CJCS

• Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform the duties of handling hazardous materials/wastes to receive, categorize, store, distribute and ship by ensuring compliance with various environmental rules and regulations.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Pickup truck, pallet jack, HEPA vacuum cleaner, pumps, hoses, sampling kit, drum tipper, drum crusher, forklift, protective clothing, MSDS’s.

MATERIAL:

Hazardous materials/wastes, neutralization chemicals, absorbent, shipping and packaging materials, sample jars, drums, drum labels, hazardous waste manifests.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

• Receive general work assignment and instructions from the Environmental Affairs Manager and other environmental professionals.

• Must be trained and certified in proper handling and mixing of chemicals, respirator training/fit test, hazardous waste management, waste handling and awareness training, ERT (Emergency Response Team) and DOT HM-181 training for shipment of hazardous materials.

• Understand and use the various environmental regulations and rules of categorization to determine the priority of handling and the proper processing/handling of the materials waste.

• Maintain waste containers by properly storing and completing necessary documentation (waste manifest and labeling) for inspections or shipments.

• Ensure proper categorization for incoming hazardous materials to avoid unsafe mixtures or costly disposal.

• Identify various hazardous materials/waste streams and match the materials to a predetermined material description.

• Conduct environmental techs work skills when that employee is absent, ill, medical leave or vacation.

This is a union represented position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling hazardous materials, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Existing knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations related to hazardous waste.

• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain immediately.

• Knowledge of proper hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal procedures.

• Familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazardous communication standards.

• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry in compliance software.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb frequently and lift move up to 35 pounds throughout the workday.

• United States Citizenship and valid Driver’s license.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 40-hour certification.

• Completion of DOT HAZMAT certification.

• Prior experience with waste segregation, packaging, and shipment preparation.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.