Waste Material Handler

Society for Conservation Biology; Ayer (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Waste Material Handler to manage chemical waste at various locations. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, customer service, and opportunities for advancement within the company. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Successful background check, drug test, and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, and disposal notifications.

Skills

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Physical ability

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Clean Harbors in Devens, MA is seeking a Waste Material Handler (Insite Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and company policies. This position works both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites, and involves assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves. It is a customer-facing role, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist role is not laboratory-based.

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is a leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We solve tough problems through innovation and proven methodology—join us to be part of the solution.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, 365 days a year.
• Focus on sustainability and environmental cleanliness.
• Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days, including 401K with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure health and safety compliance with all policies and procedures.
2. Prepare packing lists, labels, manifests, and disposal notifications.
3. Inspect storage areas for housekeeping and compliance.
4. Check drums for leaks, spills, and proper labeling.
5. Properly package waste chemicals for disposal.
6. Execute jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
7. Prepare projects for shipment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
8. Conduct site-specific regulatory and safety compliance.
9. Understand and adhere to customer-specific disposal and packaging requirements.
10. Sample and profile new waste streams as needed.
11. Verify drum counts and conditions for shipping.
12. Follow all local, state, and federal regulations.
13. Operate vehicles safely according to DOT and local requirements.
14. Observe all safety and operational guidelines.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements within 6 months.
• Physical ability to perform job functions.
• Successful background check, drug test, and physical exam.
• Compliance with OSHA facial hair standards for respirator use.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
• Experience in environmental services such as remediation, abatement, or spill response.

Career Development

This is an entry-level management role, with opportunities for advancement into over 15 other roles within Clean Harbors, including management positions. Training is accelerated to ensure success, and employees can transfer across our 200+ locations after approximately 18 to 36 months.

Our Services

• Waste Disposal
• Recycling Services
• Chemical Packing
• HHW Collection Programs

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer and a military and veteran-friendly company.