Waste Material Handler

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Waste Material Handler (Insite Chemist) to manage chemical waste in compliance with regulations. This entry-level position offers training and pathways to advancement, including opportunities for management roles within the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth and career development

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements within 6 months.
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste.
• Ensure health and safety compliance by following all safe work practices.
• Execute jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.

Skills

Customer Service

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 our company policies and procedures. This position works both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites, and involves assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves. It is a customer-facing role, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist position is NOT laboratory-based.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We are on-site where industry meets the environment, providing premier services 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 cleaning the Earth
• Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, including 401K with company match
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring health and safety compliance by following all safe work practices and policies
2. Preparing packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications
3. Inspecting staging, storage areas, and drums for leaks, spills, and compliance with labeling regulations
4. Collecting, segregating, and packaging waste chemicals for disposal efficiently and in compliance
5. Executing jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies
6. Final preparation and approval of projects before shipment, in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies
7. Conducting projects in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and safety plans
8. Understanding customer-specific disposal restrictions and packaging requirements
9. Sampling and profiling new or analytically tested waste streams
10. Ensuring drums are shippable and conditions meet company policies
11. Following all local, state, and federal regulations
12. Operating vehicles safely per DOT and local requirements
13. Observing all company environmental, health, safety, and operational guidelines
14. Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements:

• Valid Driver's license
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements within 6 months
• Ability to perform physical functions as required
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical exam
• Compliance with OSHA's facial hair standards if respirators are required

Preferred qualifications:

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

This entry-level position offers a pathway into a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement within Clean Harbors, including management roles. We provide accelerated training, and employees can transfer across our 200+ branches. After 18-36 months, successful employees can move into salaried management positions.

About Clean Harbors Technical Services:

• Waste Disposal - hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
• Recycling Services - reuse and reclamation of materials
• Chemical Packing - handling and disposal of chemicals, including reactives and gases
• HHW Services - household hazardous waste collection programs

We are an equal opportunity employer and a Military & Veteran friendly company.