CleanPack Chemist *Class B CDL $5K sign on bonus

Clean Harbors in Woods Cross, UT is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack 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

This is an entry-level position with opportunities for growth and development. Many middle and senior management staff started in this role. Transitioning military personnel can leverage their skills and experience in this position. After 18 to 36 months, there is an opportunity to move into a salaried management position. Employees can work at any of the 200+ branch locations and transfer internally.

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 drum conditions are shippable according to company policies.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, 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.
• Must have or obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by position.
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, employees must meet facial hair standards if respirators are required.
• Must attend a 2-week out-of-state onboarding training academy.
• Must be able to travel out of state 2 days per week (overnight).
• Automatic restriction on CDL is acceptable.
• Perform physical functions as required by the job.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Health and Safety is the company’s top priority.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401K with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Recruiting pay range: $26–$28 per hour. A significant amount of overtime is available.