Chemical Handler

About the role

The selected candidate will have an opportunity to be part of a large Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) organization as a Chemical Handler in Tucson, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to include, but not limited to, receiving, issuing, storing, ordering, and transporting chemicals, compressed gases, fuels, liquid and solid hazardous wastes while complying with all government regulations such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training and safety regulations.
• Operate forklifts, trucks, carts, dispensing pumps (air, gravity, and hand), computers and hand tools, to handle, issue, and distribute chemicals and wastes in a safe and efficient manner throughout company operated facilities.
• Locate, store and maintain inventory, shipping, and receiving records.
• Order chemicals and supplies from vendors.
• Assure proper packaging and labeling to properly transport and store chemicals and hazardous waste materials throughout company operated facilities.
• Assure packages and containers are marked with proper safety information as required by governing regulations/agencies.
• Assign and store chemicals to the proper compatibility groups in accordance with all regulatory directives.
• Deliver and pick up all empty or full containers and take appropriate steps to dispose of waste according to all applicable regulations.
• Deliver appropriate containers to collect wastes such as used oils and coolants, solvents, acids, paint related materials, solvent contaminated wipes etc. and empty/dispose the appropriately designated manner.
• Prepare and use various forms such as memos, receiving reports, hazardous waste tags, labels, and various documents, as required, to document handling of all material used in Chemical Handler’s area of responsibility.
• Transport, segregate, manage, and determine the disposition of all materials/property received at company owned/operated chemical/hazardous waste facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support plant site spill response team by reporting spills and identifying type of spill and elements involved.
• Provide cleanup materials and documentation in response to hazardous substance spills.
• Deliver and connect compressed gas cylinders to labs, test positions, gas supply outlets etc.
• Decontaminate containers or equipment, as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Requires a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) CDL Class “A” with hazardous materials endorsement in accordance with appropriate regulations
• Ability to lift weight in accordance with current OSHA, Bureau of Labor Standards, and Raytheon recommendations and guidelines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF clearance

What We Offer

• Robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• Career development and recognition programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care