Lead Material Handler

About the role

The Lead Material Handler is a key team member responsible for directing and coordinating all team member activities to achieve team goals. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of hazardous material processing and handling experience, and one year of heavy equipment operation experience. Essential skills include communication, material handling equipment operation, and 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned area while maintaining operation efficiencies
• Proficient in all process areas of department
• Lead, direct, and coordinate all team member activities to achieve team goals
• Interface with other Lead Material Handlers to achieve team goals
• Manage site waste generated in work area
• Create maintenance work orders to insure upkeep of equipment
• Resolve remedial work orders or other environmental concerns and complete closure requirements
• Responds to spills as required
• Manage leaking boxes in a timely manner, making temporary repairs as necessary
• Provides routine manpower for box storage areas for housekeeping, RCRA, TSCA, and safety related items
• Maintain department housekeeping standards and is responsible for the effective upkeep of all tools, equipment, and facilities
• Interfaces with contractors and internal departments to obtain information, answer questions, and resolve problems and special requests
• Operate forklift, backhoe, rolloff truck, gradall, other heavy equipment and power hand tools
• Affords assistance to the emergency coordinator in emergencies
• Prepares numerous logs and reports for tracking purposes
• Initiates emergency action procedures for managing a leaking container
• Works with other departments to meet goals
• Communicates with the supervisor and control room constantly to insure goals are met
• Ensures safety and compliance is a priority as well as meeting set goals and expectations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of hazardous material processing and/or handling experience
• One year of heavy equipment operation experience
• Ability to communicate through reading and writing
• Trained in the use of material handling equipment
• Preferred: 40-Hour HAZWOPER training

Benefits

Veolia offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off policies, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and participation in an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan for retirement. The company is also committed to equal opportunity employment.