Hazardous Materials Technician

Company: Clean Harbors
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Clean Harbors is looking for a Hazardous Materials Field Chemist to join their safety conscious team. This person would be responsible for assisting in the collection, identification, and proper packaging and/or lab packing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and spill response at a client site in Berkeley, CA.

This position is NOT a laboratory-based position.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wage; $25- $26/hr DOE
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  • Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
  • Prepares computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restrictions notifications;
  • Performs inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance;
  • Inspects storage area for leaks or spills;
  • Inspects drums for compliance with labeling regulations;
  • Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance;
  • Samples and profiles of new waste streams or any wastes needing analytical testing;
  • Physically demanding position; Must be able to lift 50 pounds;
  • Prepare all necessary tracking paperwork.
    
    Qualifications
    
    What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?
    
    
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
    • Hazardous waste experience preferred;
    • Valid Driver's License and clean Motor Vehicle Record.
      
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      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 one-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
      
      We thank all those interested in joining the Clean Harbors team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.
      
      Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
      
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