Material Handler

• →Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• →Perform emergency response cleanup activities including but not limited to chemical and water spills, non-hazardous and hazardous waste and toxic materials and equipment decontamination.
• →Sweep, dig, shovel, lift, pressure wash and handling drums to assist in cleanup.
• →Operate cleanup equipment used in hazardous waste activities.
• →Follow policies and procedures for control and storage of hazardous substances.
• →Attend safety training as required.
• →Comply with the Random Drug Testing Program.
• →Perform various housekeeping and custodial duties and other duties as required.
• →Assist with maintenance of facility like unloading trucks and other ancillary duties.
• →Answer 24/7 Emergency Response calls when on uncontrolled standby.
• →Work long hours and overtime during day, night or weekend shifts.
• →Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some environmental services industry experience preferred.
• Some hazardous waste control experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required.
• Confined Space Entry certification preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Strong attention to detail; meticulous.
• Safety conscious.
• Patient
• Flexible to fast paced changes.

• Pushing / pulling: frequent daily basis
• Twisting / turning: frequent daily basis
• Lift items over head: frequent daily basis
• Standing: 6-8 hours daily
• Crouching / stooping: prolonged periods
• Lifting / carrying: frequent daily up to 50 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Required to wear a variety of personal protection equipment as required including but not limited to Tyvek suits.
• Required to wear respirators as needed.
• Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions during any hours during the day or night.

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