Material Handler

BENEFITS 

Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental and vision insurance. In addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.   

Position Purpose:  
Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and nonhazardous waste tasks in the movement and processing of various waste in various container size/type.  Tasks could include:  Follow procedures & direction perform manual labor proper usage of PPE operate mobile equipment (manual and powered) operate fixed / stationary equipment loading & unloading containers perform equipment inspections identification of various container size/type scanning container movements consolidation of containers & material staging containers in designated area recognize markings & labels.  Tasks will be performed on a daily basis in the designated processing area as assigned by Leads & Supervisors in order to meet processing objectives for material disposal.

Primary Duties/responsibilities: 

• Work as directed by supervisors leads trainers or mentors
• Recognize various container size & type
• Recognize labels & markings
• Understand and follow procedures & processes
• Load and unload various size containers (totes drums tankers trailers. etc.) using mechanical or manual means
• Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches shovels jackhammers etc.
• Transport hazardous materials from storage locations within the facility as directed
• Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines
• Assist in completing 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 required
• Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and nonhazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience / Background: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 to 6 months general labor experience
• Forklift experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 

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

Required Certification / Licenses / Training: 

• 40Hour HAZWOPER training preferred

Physical Requirements:

• You must have the ability to continuosly stand walk and occassionally sit.
• Eyehand coordination is frequently needed with occasional finefinger movement.
• You will frequently bend and twist occasionally climbing/working aloft and reaching above the shoulder level.
• The noise level is moderate.
• You must have the ability to handle hazardous materials: material handling drum handling waste processing and consolidation waste sampling and handling and household hazardous waste.
• You must have the ability to lift up to 20 lbs frequently lift up to 50 lbs and occassionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• You will be working outdoors exposed to weather conditions and occasionally work indoors.
• You are required to use Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses gloves hard hats steeltoed shoes apron Tyvek coat fullfaced respirator a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) and a selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• You will occasionally use hearing protection.

Additional Information :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. 

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime