Hazardous Waste Tech -Med University-$24-$26 to begin
Clean Harbors
James Island SC US
Clean Harbors in Charleston, SC is seeking a Hazardous Waste Tech ($24-$26 to begin) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are responsible for assisting with lab packs.
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
- $24-$26 to begin, Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
- Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
- Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas
- Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
- Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
- Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
- Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies
- Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment
- Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
- Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Valid Driver’s license
- By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement (company paid)
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
- Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some coursework in Chemistry or Natural Science or exp in a hospital environment
- Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response)
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial, or local protected class.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.