Environmental Specialist I

About the role

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement of solids and liquids. Tasks could include all types of manual labor, forklift operation, unloading and loading containers for processing at site or transportation to appropriate facilities with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers, etc.)
• Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads containers
• Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
• Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines
• Complete all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Inspect material handling equipment as directed
• Loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Prior work experience of 10 to 12 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred

Skills

• Ability to communicate through reading and writing
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training preferred
• Forklift Certified
• Yard Truck Certified

Pay

$21.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Paid time off policies
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Savings accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteering
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Sick leave – 56 hours
• Observed Holidays – 11 days
• Vacation – 15 days
• Eligible for up to 4% Annual Performance Bonus