Company Description

Job Description

Material Handler

Louisiana, MO

Full-time

First shift

Retention Bonus

Increase after six month review

Responsible for performing a variety of routine hazardous and non-hazardous waste tasks in the movement of solids and liquids. Under direct supervision, tasks could include all types of manual labor in cleaning and decontamination operations, vacuum projects and handling, packing, re-packing, unloading, and loading containers for processing at site or transportation to appropriate facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to operate heavy, power-driven equipment to increase efficiency and productivity
2. Maintain and repair heavy, power-driven equipment
3. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate site conditions or changes in conditions to management/supervisor
4. Load and unload various size containers (totes, drums, tankers, trailers. etc.)
5. Construct boxes and/or fiber containers and stacks, labels, and loads containers.
6. Use a variety of tools such as impact wrenches, shovels, jackhammers, etc.
7. Transport hazardous waste materials from storage facilities within the facility as directed.
8. Decontaminate and dispose of empty drums and/or containers according to RCRA and disposal guidelines.
9. Assist in completing all necessary paperwork for processing materials to include transportation of materials to and from various locations.
10. Perform general housekeeping duties.
11. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
12. Inspection of material handling equipment as directed.
13. Assist in the loading/unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials at designated sites utilizing appropriate equipment for which you are appropriately trained.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) is required
• 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

Additional Information

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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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.