Waste Material Handler

Society for Conservation Biology; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Waste Material Handler (Insite Chemist) to manage chemical waste at various customer sites. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement within the company. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K with Company match

Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Execute jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.

Skills

Customer service skills

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 will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites, and is responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves. This is a customer-facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist role is (NOT) laboratory-based.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We provide premier environmental, energy, and industrial services on-site where industry meets environment. We solve tough problems through innovation and proven methodology—come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 365 days a year!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring health and safety compliance by following all safe work practices, policies, and procedures
2. Preparing packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications
3. Inspecting staging, accumulating, and storage areas for proper housekeeping and compliance
4. Inspecting drums for leaks, spills, and proper labeling
5. Collecting, segregating, and packaging waste chemicals for disposal efficiently and compliantly
6. Executing jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies
7. Final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment, in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies
8. Conducting projects/jobs following site-specific regulations and safety plans
9. Understanding and adhering to customer-specific disposal restrictions and packaging requirements
10. Sampling and profiling new waste streams or wastes needing analytical testing
11. Verifying drum counts and conditions for shippability
12. Following all local, state, and federal regulations and rules
13. Safely operating vehicles per U.S. DOT and local requirements
14. Observing all company environmental, health, safety, and operational guidelines
15. 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 (if applicable)
• Ability to perform physical functions required by the job
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical (if applicable)
• Compliance with OSHA's facial hair standards for positions requiring respirators

Preferred qualifications:

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Experience in Environmental Services such as remediation, abatement, or spill response

This entry-level position offers a pathway to management and other roles within Clean Harbors, with opportunities for advancement after approximately 18 to 36 months. We support military transitioning personnel and provide comprehensive training to ensure success in your career with us.