Hazardous Waste Technician

What To Expect

The Hazardous Waste Technician will perform tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our GFTX facility. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, self-driven, and works well with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate must take pride in their analytical abilities, operational mindset, organization skills, and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Perform collection and consolidation of hazardous waste containers generated by commissioning/manufacturing processes.
• Conduct 90-day Central Accumulation Area inspections and reporting.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for hazardous waste pick up.
• Provide emergency spill response and cleanup.
• Ensure all spills are properly logged in a timely manner.
• Perform decontamination and equipment cleaning.
• Perform breakdown and processing of waste streams such as filters and universal wastes.
• Ensure proper packaging of hazardous waste to maintain compliance.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers are properly labeled.
• Sort and segregate hazardous wastes as appropriate.
• Prepare loads for hazardous waste disposal.
• Conduct manifesting and pre-load preparation.
• Ensure hazardous waste containers are disposed of within the allotted time.
• Provide on-call coverage due to time off, training, weekend work, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all Tesla requirements for managing hazardous waste.
• Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks utilizing material handling equipment.
• Continually identify and investigate opportunities for waste minimization and cost savings.
• Collaborate with third-party waste vendors providing site service

What You'll Bring

• Perform collection of hazardous waste containers from commissioning/manufacturing processes, as required
• 3+ years of experience in high tech industry or similar manufacturing operations environment
• HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA generator training
• Valid driver's license required and able to operate assigned fleet
• Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts
• Ability to lift and carry items exceeding 20 pounds and includes regular stair climbing to reach elevated work platforms
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans (plan options with $0 payroll deduction)
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans (both with a $0 paycheck contribution)
• Company-paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program