Hazardous Waste Technician

The Hazardous Waste Technician will report directly to the EHS Manager and will have responsibility for the performance of tasks associated with the collection and safe/compliant handling of hazardous waste materials generated by our Lathrop facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, tuggers and carts.
• Able 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 with $0 payroll deduction.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental and vision plans with $0 payroll deduction.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and Vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks.

Pay

• Expected Compensation: $20.30 - $43.20/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.