Warehouse Associate

VEOLI; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veoli is seeking an Environmental Technician in Calvert City, KY. You will join a team responsible for consolidating, treating, storing, transporting and disposing of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices.

This physically active role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, operating a forklift and other equipment, and completing documentation accurately. You will be trained to follow safety procedures and PPE requirements, with opportunities to grow in

Qualifications

• Physically able to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
• Good visual acuity to read labels; depth perception for forklift operation.
• Ability to hear vehicle alarms and chimes.
• Work outdoors in all weather and indoors in non-climate-controlled areas.
• Willingness to wear PPE including glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in compliance with regulations and policies.
• Operate forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and customer procedures.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Outdoor work

PPE compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Environmental Technicians are the backbone of our company. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated professionals with the opportunity to learn environmental regulations and how we remove hazardous materials from the waste stream. Once trained in this role, you will consolidate, treat, store, transport and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. This is a physically active job where you’ll be lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds throughout the day, operating a forklift and other mobile equipment to move containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load and unload trailers. You will complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

Basic requirements:

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to stand and walk over uneven surfaces for extended periods
• Visual acuity to read labels and documentation; depth perception to safely drive forklifts
• Ability to hear vehicle warning chimes and alarms
• Ability to work outdoors in all climate conditions and indoors in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Willingness and ability to wear company-issued personal protection equipment including safety glasses, hard had, steel toed shoes, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator.
• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) require

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills to complete web-based training
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal English
• Ability to predictably and regularly attend work during scheduled hours. Must be willing and able to occasionally work nights, weekends and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.