Material Handler I
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The Material Handler I is responsible for performing routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks, including handling, packing, loading, and unloading materials. This role involves manual labor in cleaning and decontamination operations and ensuring materials are processed and transported correctly.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers, etc.)
- Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stack, label, and load containers
- Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers
- Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities 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
- Perform general housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Inspect material handling equipment as directed
- Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites
Requirements
- Ability to communicate through reading and writing
Qualifications
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred
- Prior work experience of 3 to 6 months in the hazardous waste or chemical industry in a related position with proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools preferred
Nice to Have
- 3-6 months experience in hazardous waste or chemical industry
- Proficiency in handling forklifts and a variety of tools
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER training
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
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