CleanPack Chemist (CDL B)

Clean Harbors in Mason, MI is seeking an Environmental Field 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, and customer sites, assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves. This is a customer-facing role, working at customer sites daily.

About the role

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. This position is an entry-level role with opportunities for growth into management and other roles within the company. Many middle and senior management staff began their careers in this position. Transitioning military personnel are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment (company-assisted).
• Perform physical functions as per job requirements.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position.
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Recruiting pay range: $25–$26/hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Clean Harbors offers services including hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, recycling, chemical packing, and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection programs.