Waste Material Handler

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Waste Material Handler (Insite Chemist) to manage chemical waste at various locations. This entry-level position offers opportunities for growth and requires strong customer service skills and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in Chemistry or Natural Science.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days

401K with Company match

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, and manifest notifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety compliance

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 is (NOT) laboratory-based.

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy, and industrial services. We are solving 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 3-6-5!
• 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 for all stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

1. Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
2. Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications.
3. Perform inspections of staging, accumulating, and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.
4. Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, spills, and compliance with labeling regulations.
5. Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
6. Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including Fortune 500 companies.
7. Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies.
8. Conduct projects/jobs according to site-specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
9. Understand customer-specific disposal restrictions and packaging requirements.
10. Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing.
11. Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable according to company policies and procedures.
12. Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal regulations.
13. Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial), and federal requirements.
14. Observe all company environmental health and safety guidelines.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Perform physical functions as per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required.
• Meet facial hair standards per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, if respirators are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response).

Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry-level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military personnel are encouraged to apply. This role offers opportunities for promotion into management and other specialized roles within the company, with extensive training and internal transfer options available.